# Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 1137478 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1137478)
- Website: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/council-partners/councillorsrepresent/mayorsoffice/charity.aspx
- Latest income: £8,455; spending £234
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Environment / conservation / heritage, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Southampton City
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mayor-of-southampton-charity-fund

The Mayor of Southampton chooses two charities per year and raises money for them during their term of office. Monies raised for the charities are divided at the end of the mayoral year.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2022 | £8,455 | £234 | not filed |
| 16 May 2021 | £9,515 | £198 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To support and further such charitable projects, organisations and objects within the city of Southampton or any charitable project, organisations and objects as the Mayor of Southampton may from time to time by writing appoint (but so that any such appointment shall be made not later than twelve months after the receipt of the monies to which the appointment relates) and subject thereto as the trustees may from time to time at their discretion determine

## What it funds

Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund reported income of £8,455 and spending of £234. Over its last 2 reported years, to 16 May 2022, it spent £432 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Southampton City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (southampton.gov.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 Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Southampton City.

### Does Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 16 May 2022 was £234. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £216 a year.

### How large is Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund?

In its latest reported year Mayor of Southampton Charity Fund reported income of £8,455 and spending of £234.


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