# National Heart and Lung Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1209672 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209672)
- Company number: 15296453
- Website: https://www.nhlf.info/
- Latest income: £5,051; spending £10
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Nhlf (working)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/national-heart-and-lung-foundation

The Charity aims to reduce pain, suffering and premature death caused by heart, lung and cardiovascular disease and disorders.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £5,051 | £10 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity are for the protection and preservation of health and the relief of sickness of persons suffering from diseases and disorders of the Heart and lungs and the advancement of education (including by promoting or assisting in the promotion of research and investigation) in the causes and treatment of such diseases and disorders, by the provision of grants, facilities, equipment and premises and such other assistance as the trustees shall determine.

## What it funds

National Heart and Lung Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year National Heart and Lung Foundation reported income of £5,051 and spending of £10.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from National Heart and Lung Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (nhlf.info) 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 National Heart and Lung Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from National Heart and Lung Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does National Heart and Lung Foundation fund?

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

### Does National Heart and Lung Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that National Heart and Lung Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does National Heart and Lung Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out National Heart and Lung Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £10.

### How large is National Heart and Lung Foundation?

In its latest reported year National Heart and Lung Foundation reported income of £5,051 and spending of £10.


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