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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1164709
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The O'Brien Family Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1164709. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The activity is the making of small grants to UK based Charities.” 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 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £5,000 and spending of £5,000.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,000
Latest spending
£5,000
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £5,000 | £5,000 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,250 | £3,500 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,250 | £4,000 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,250 | £4,013 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £6,250 | £4,000 |
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
- Trustees
- 3
What The O'Brien Family Foundation funds
The O'Brien Family Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £20.5k in total.
How to apply to The O'Brien Family Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The O'Brien Family Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The O'Brien Family Foundation
Is The O'Brien Family Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The O'Brien Family Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The O'Brien Family Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The O'Brien Family Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The O'Brien Family Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The O'Brien Family Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The O'Brien Family 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 Mar 2026 was £5,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,103 a year.
How large is The O'Brien Family Foundation?
In its latest reported year The O'Brien Family Foundation reported income of £5,000 and spending of £5,000.
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