# The Mccarney Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1195076 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195076)
- Website: https://themccarneyfoundation.co.uk
- Latest income: £4,835; spending £2,891
- What it funds: Disability, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mccarney-foundation

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## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2024 | £4,835 | £2,891 | not filed |
| 7 Jul 2023 | £7,993 | £17.1k | not filed |
| 7 Jul 2022 | £27.7k | £579 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are to advance in life and help young people through:providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsibleindividuals.to help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure timeactivities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

## What it funds

The Mccarney Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Mccarney Foundation reported income of £4,835 and spending of £2,891. Over its last 3 reported years, to 7 Jul 2024, it spent £20.5k 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 Mccarney Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (themccarneyfoundation.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 Mccarney Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Mccarney Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Mccarney Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Mccarney Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Mccarney Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 7 Jul 2024 was £2,891. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £6,845 a year.

### How large is The Mccarney Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Mccarney Foundation reported income of £4,835 and spending of £2,891.


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