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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1080052
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The Matthiesen Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1080052. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Kent, City of Westminster, Harrow and Oxfordshire and 12 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “(a) education of the public to increase their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of any matters of historic,artistic, architectural, aesthetic or scientific interest(b) the promotion of the study and appreciation of ecology and conservation(c) the promotion of the international conservation of natural…” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust as to the income ( and all or such part or parts of the capital) as the founder may by notice in writing to the trustees determine for or towards such charitable purposes and to make donations to such charitable institutions as shall be…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £10k and spending of £11.1k.
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Latest income
£10k
Latest spending
£11.1k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefArts / culture / heritage / scienceAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employmentOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £10k | £11.1k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £10k | £11.3k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10k | £8,886 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £10k | £10.4k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10k | £7,111 |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust as to the income ( and all or such part or parts of the capital) as the founder may by notice in writing to the trustees determine for or towards such charitable purposes and to make donations to such charitable institutions as shall be included within those listed in the second schedule at such time or times and in such manner as the founder may from time to time by a like notice direct. Where the founder has not by 5 april in the income tax year following that in which the income arises given a direction which fully disposes of the income then such income shall be disposed of in accordance with sub-clause 3.2
Where it operates
Cambridgeshire, Kent, City of Westminster, Harrow, Oxfordshire, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Nepal, Peru, Sudan, Syria, United States
- Trustees
- 5
What The Matthiesen Foundation funds
The Matthiesen Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science, animals, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £48.8k in total.
How to apply to The Matthiesen Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Matthiesen Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thematthiesenfoundation.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Matthiesen Foundation
Is The Matthiesen Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Matthiesen Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Matthiesen Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Kent, City of Westminster, Harrow and Oxfordshire and 12 more areas.
Does The Matthiesen Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Matthiesen Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Matthiesen Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Matthiesen 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 £11.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,765 a year.
How large is The Matthiesen Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Matthiesen Foundation reported income of £10k and spending of £11.1k.
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