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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1192857
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North Drift Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1192857. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The North Drift Foundation makes grants primarily focussed on the benefit to people and humanity with an emphasis on efficient use of funding, making sure the money goes as far as it can. Grants are only made to charities registered in England and Wales, but the ultimate use of funding is for the benefit of the less…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time.” In the year to 14 Feb 2025 it reported income of £22.2k and spending of £4,612.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£22.2k
Latest spending
£4,612
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingReligious activitiesEconomic / community development / employmentArmed forces / emergency servicesOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | £22.2k | £4,612 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | £19.4k | £4,190 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | £24.8k | £3,032 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £24.7k | £2,969 |
Charitable objects
To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Also known as
- Westmore Foundation
- Trustees
- 4
What North Drift Foundation funds
North Drift Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities, economic / community development / employment and armed forces / emergency services for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 14 Feb 2025, it spent £14.8k in total.
How to apply to North Drift Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from North Drift Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (northdrift.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 about North Drift Foundation
Is North Drift Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from North Drift Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does North Drift Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does North Drift Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that North Drift Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does North Drift Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out North Drift Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 14 Feb 2025 was £4,612. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £3,701 a year.
How large is North Drift Foundation?
In its latest reported year North Drift Foundation reported income of £22.2k and spending of £4,612.
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