# The Maurice Upperton Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1132826 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1132826)
- Company number: 06603689
- Website: https://www.mauriceuppertonfoundation.org
- Latest income: £60k; spending £97.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maurice-upperton-foundation

The Foundation was formed to replace the Maurice Upperton Charitable Trust. This has now happened and the Foundation is now operational to support young people with their education and development of their commercial potential.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Maurice Upperton Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Maurice Upperton Foundation reported income of £60k and spending of £97.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Maurice Upperton Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (mauriceuppertonfoundation.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

### Is The Maurice Upperton Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Maurice Upperton Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Maurice Upperton Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Maurice Upperton Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Maurice Upperton Foundation reported income of £60k and spending of £97.5k.


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