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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1162769
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The Philip Maher Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1162769. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire and Blackburn With Darwen. The register describes its activities as: “We raise funds to provide community public access automated external defibrillators for the benefit of local communities, training on their use and advice and assistance relating to the acquisition of AED's and installations within communities across the North West of England.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity are:a) to relieve sickness in particular but not exclusively by the provision of automated external defibrillators and predominately public access defibrillator;b) to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time in…” In the year to 7 Mar 2026 it reported income of £23.7k and spending of £21k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£23.7k
Latest spending
£21k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2026 | £23.7k | £21k |
| 7 Mar 2025 | £5,865 | £3,890 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | £7,436 | £11.4k |
| 7 Mar 2023 | £9,171 | £9,821 |
| 7 Mar 2022 | £10.3k | £9,374 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity are:a) to relieve sickness in particular but not exclusively by the provision of automated external defibrillators and predominately public access defibrillator;b) to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to the provision of information and assistance in the funding of and for the provision of public access automated external defibrillators for the public benefit.
Where it operates
Lancashire, Blackburn With Darwen
- Trustees
- 4
What The Philip Maher Foundation funds
The Philip Maher 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 7 Mar 2026, it spent £55.5k in total.
How to apply to The Philip Maher Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Philip Maher Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (philipmaherfoundation.com) 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 The Philip Maher Foundation
Is The Philip Maher Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Philip Maher Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Philip Maher Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire and Blackburn With Darwen.
Does The Philip Maher Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Philip Maher Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Philip Maher Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Philip Maher Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 7 Mar 2026 was £21k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.1k a year.
How large is The Philip Maher Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Philip Maher Foundation reported income of £23.7k and spending of £21k.
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