# Mann Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214786 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214786)
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mann-foundation

Providing grants, bursaries and mentoring to individuals and organisations in the North East of England, to help disadvantaged young people develop confidence and skills through recreational and leisure activities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Mann Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mann Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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