Margaret Lomas Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1118717
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Margaret Lomas Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1118717. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity makes grants to individuals to relieve financial hardship. It provides support to the local village school to further the educational needs of the children. It gives financial support to other charities and organisations to provide facilities to strengthen the community of Abbotsham and surrounding area.” Its charitable objects are: “1) to advance the education of the pupils at st. Helens c. Of e. V.a. Primary school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. 2) to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. 3) to relieve…” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £5,019 and spending of £33.
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Latest income
£5,019
Latest spending
£33
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingReligious activitiesAmateur sportAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £5,019 | £33 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,114 | £1,943 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,925 | £705 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,200 | £780 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,315 | £100 |
Charitable objects
1) to advance the education of the pupils at st. Helens c. Of e. V.a. Primary school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. 2) to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. 3) to relieve financial hardship, sickness and poor health of people generally in the local area. 4) the relief of unemployment for the benefit of the public as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment.5) the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of abbotsham and surrounding villages without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including use for:a) meetings, lectures and classes, and b) other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants. 6) the promotion for the benefit of the public of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation and in particular in abbotsham and surrounding areas, by all all or any of the following means:a) the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities. B) the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance. C) the promotion of public safety and prevention of crime.such other means as may from time to time be determined subject to the prior written consent of the charity commissioners for England and Wales.
Where it operates
Devon
- Trustees
- 3
What Margaret Lomas Foundation funds
Margaret Lomas Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, religious activities, amateur sport, animals, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £3,561 in total.
How to apply to Margaret Lomas Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Margaret Lomas Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 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.
Questions about Margaret Lomas Foundation
Is Margaret Lomas Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Margaret Lomas Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Margaret Lomas Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.
Does Margaret Lomas Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Margaret Lomas Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Margaret Lomas Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Margaret Lomas 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 2026 was £33. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £712 a year.
How large is Margaret Lomas Foundation?
In its latest reported year Margaret Lomas Foundation reported income of £5,019 and spending of £33.
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