# The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 327807 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/327807)
- Latest income: £5,806; spending £4,640
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Mouf (working); The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mary-obolensky-underwood-foundation-for-leukaemia-research

Research into leukaemia & related diseases and financial assistance for those going through treatment.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2026 | £5,806 | £4,640 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2025 | £7,178 | £6,551 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £18.5k | £29.6k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £37.7k | £24.3k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £10.7k | £8,372 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1e Research into the treatment and possible cure of Leukaemia and other cancerous or malignant diseases. 11) an increase in the store of public knowledge and understanding of such diseases and 111) the treatment and relief of people suffering from such diseases.

## What it funds

The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research reported income of £5,806 and spending of £4,640. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2026, it spent £73.4k 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 Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research 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 Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research fund?

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

### Does The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research give each year?

The register does not break out The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2026 was £4,640. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.7k a year.

### How large is The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research?

In its latest reported year The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukaemia Research reported income of £5,806 and spending of £4,640.


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