# Maota'S Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1195311 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195311)
- Website: https://www.maotafoundation.com
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maotas-foundation

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit to advance education in the performing arts among under privileged children and young people in the west Africa region in particular but not exclusively through the provision of educational scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university, college or institution of higher or further education.

## What it funds

Maota'S Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Maota'S Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 3 reported years, to 5 Apr 2024, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sierra Leone, Ghana and Nigeria.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Maota'S Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (maotafoundation.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Maota'S Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Maota'S Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Maota'S Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sierra Leone, Ghana and Nigeria.

### Does Maota'S Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Maota'S Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Maota'S Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Maota'S Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2024 was £0. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Maota'S Foundation?

In its latest reported year Maota'S Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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