# Nature of Learning Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201558 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201558)
- Website: https://www.natureoflearningfoundation.org.uk/
- Latest income: £11.5k; spending £1,591
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nature-of-learning-foundation

The advancement of education for the public benefit by making grants to enable children, young people and adults who may otherwise be excluded by socio economic factors or disability to access the educational opportunities and experiences in the natural world offered by recognised Forest School Association forest school providers.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £11.5k | £1,591 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £539 | £881 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £723 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO arethe advancement of education for the public benefit by making grants to enable children, young people and adults who may otherwise be excluded by socio economic factors or disability to access the educational opportunities and experiences in the natural world offered by recognised forest school association forest school providers

## What it funds

Nature of Learning Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Nature of Learning Foundation reported income of £11.5k and spending of £1,591. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,472 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nature of Learning Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (natureoflearningfoundation.org.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 Nature of Learning Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Nature of Learning Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

### Does Nature of Learning Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Nature of Learning Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Nature of Learning Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Nature of Learning 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 Dec 2025 was £1,591. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £824 a year.

### How large is Nature of Learning Foundation?

In its latest reported year Nature of Learning Foundation reported income of £11.5k and spending of £1,591.


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