# The Max Ward Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203610 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203610)
- Website: https://themaxwardfoundation.co.uk
- Latest income: £5,994; spending £2,523
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/max-ward-foundation

## 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 2025 | £5,994 | £2,523 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £9,914 | £3,922 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit, to relieve the needs of those with angelman syndrome or other rare genetic diseases and their families, primarily through:a) providing financial support for mobility aids, therapy sessions and other essential services designed to assist those living with this condition.b) providing funding for research into such conditions;c) such other ways as the trustees may determine.

## What it funds

The Max Ward Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability 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. In its latest reported year The Max Ward Foundation reported income of £5,994 and spending of £2,523. Over its last 2 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £6,445 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 Max Ward Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (themaxwardfoundation.co.uk) 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 Max Ward Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Max Ward Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Max Ward Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Max Ward Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Max Ward Foundation'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 2025 was £2,523. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £3,223 a year.

### How large is The Max Ward Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Max Ward Foundation reported income of £5,994 and spending of £2,523.


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