# Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1050030 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1050030)
- Company number: 03100942
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Avesta Sheffield U K Foundation for Research and Development (previous); Avestapolarit U K Research Foundation (previous); Avestapolarit UK Foundation (working); Outokumou Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd (previous)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/outokumpu-stainless-uk-research-foundation

The provision of grants to universities for the funding of research by post-graduate students in the field of stainless steel.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of public education at universities in the United Kingdom and elsewhere by the provision of grants, in such amounts and at such times as the company shall in its absolute discretion determine, to such universities for the funding of Research to be carried out by post-graduate students as an adjunct to their formal studies, such grants shall be made subject to the condition that the useful results of any Research undertaken shall be disseminated

## What it funds

Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd in its sources (last checked 5 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

### Is Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd open for applications now?

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

### Where does Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd fund?

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

### Does Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd give each year?

The register does not break out Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd?

In its latest reported year Outokumpu Stainless UK Research Foundation Ltd reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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