# The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1192871 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1192871)
- Latest income: £2,000; spending £750
- What it funds: Disability, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/martin-bowen-and-david-reeks-foundation

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY ARE TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE BY MAKING GRANTS AND AWARDS TO OTHER CHARITIES REGISTERED UNDER THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.

## 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 2026 | £2,000 | £750 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,200 | £750 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,700 | £700 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,200 | £800 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,421 | £200 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity (“the objects”) are to further such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine by making grants and awards to other charities registered under the law of England and Wales.

## What it funds

The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and human rights / equality / diversity for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation reported income of £2,000 and spending of £750. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £3,200 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 Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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 Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Martin Bowen and David Reeks 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 2026 was £750. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £640 a year.

### How large is The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Martin Bowen and David Reeks Foundation reported income of £2,000 and spending of £750.


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