# The Maritime Heritage Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1141244 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1141244)
- Company number: 07419879
- Latest income: £7,854; spending £8,253
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maritime-heritage-foundation

The education of the public at large in relation to maritime heritage

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £7,854 | £8,253 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,750 | £10.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £10k | £10.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £9,072 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,595 | £7,883 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 4. Objects4.1 the company has been established for public benefit for the following purposes:4.2 the education of the public at large in relation to Maritime Heritage by any means which the trustees in their absolute discretion shall determine;4.3 without prejudice to the generality of the above, the education of the public at large in relation to Maritime Heritage by all or any of the following means:4.3.1 the location, excavation, recovery, raising, restoration and/or preservation of ship wrecks and the contents thereof including but not limited to hms victory and/or other items of Maritime Heritage;4.3.2 the establishment and maintenance of a museum and/or the development and maintenance of a temporary or permanent exhibition to display ship wrecks and the contents thereof including, but not limited to hms victory and/or other items of Maritime Heritage; and/or4.3.3 the establishment, maintenance and/or governance of a school, college, university and/or institute of higher or further education to promote knowledge and understanding of Maritime Heritage; and/or4.3.4 the provision of scholarships, maintenance allowances, grants and/or bursaries tenable at any school, college, university and/or institute of higher or further education for young persons wishing to attend such institutions with a view to further their knowledge and understanding of Maritime Heritage;4.3.5 the establishment and promotion of a prize, award and/or fund for individuals, groups and/or organisations…

## What it funds

The Maritime Heritage Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Maritime Heritage Foundation reported income of £7,854 and spending of £8,253. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £45.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Maritime Heritage 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

### Is The Maritime Heritage Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Maritime Heritage Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Maritime Heritage Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Maritime Heritage Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Maritime Heritage Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Maritime Heritage Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £8,253. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,163 a year.

### How large is The Maritime Heritage Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Maritime Heritage Foundation reported income of £7,854 and spending of £8,253.


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