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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1127341
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The Materna Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1127341. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “Grant making organisation.” Its charitable objects are: “2.2.1 the advancement of amateur sport for the benefit of young people under the age oftwenty one;2.2.2 to advance in life and help children and young people through:(a) Providing support for their care, health, upbringing or establishment in life;(b) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £9,140 and spending of £18.3k.
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Latest income
£9,140
Latest spending
£18.3k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityReligious activitiesAmateur sportEconomic / community development / employmentRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £9,140 | £18.3k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £7,797 | £18.3k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £15.3k | £15.4k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £152 | £20.9k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £44.5k | £9,500 |
Charitable objects
2.2.1 the advancement of amateur sport for the benefit of young people under the age oftwenty one;2.2.2 to advance in life and help children and young people through:(a) Providing support for their care, health, upbringing or establishment in life;(b) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in theinterest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;(c) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities andcapabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature andresponsible individuals;2.2.3 to promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of dementia,cancer, strokes, and mental illness through the provision of financial assistance,support, education and practical advice;2.2.4 to advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to dementia,cancer, strokes and mental illness;2.2.5 to advance the education of children and young people;2.2.6 the relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people who care for theelderly.2.3 the trustees must use the income and may use the capital of the charity in promoting theobjects.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 9
What The Materna Foundation funds
The Materna Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, religious activities, amateur sport, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £82.4k in total.
How to apply to The Materna Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Materna 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 The Materna Foundation
Is The Materna Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Materna Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Materna Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does The Materna Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Materna Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Materna Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Materna 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 £18.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.5k a year.
How large is The Materna Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Materna Foundation reported income of £9,140 and spending of £18.3k.
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