# The Michael Varah Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1120825 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120825)
- Website: https://www.michaelvarahfund.org
- Latest income: £23.8k; spending £25.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/michael-varah-memorial-fund

The charity identifies, supports - and may commission - projects to transform the lives of those marked by crime and hopelessness. We support retraining, sports, the arts, and other activities that promote teamwork, practical skills, a channel for energy and a sense of self worth.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Michael Varah Memorial Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, amateur sport, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Michael Varah Memorial Fund reported income of £23.8k and spending of £25.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Michael Varah Memorial Fund in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (michaelvarahfund.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 Michael Varah Memorial Fund open for applications now?

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

### Does The Michael Varah Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Michael Varah Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year The Michael Varah Memorial Fund reported income of £23.8k and spending of £25.7k.


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