# The Ponsonby Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1208836 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208836)
- Latest income: £4,332; spending £1,190
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ponsonby-foundation

The Charity supports such exclusively charitable objects and purposes (according to the laws of England and Wales) in any part of the world as the Trustees may in their discretion think fit.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £4,332 | £1,190 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of, such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world as the trustees may in their discretion think fit, taking into consideration those charitable objects and purposes favoured by or of interest to the settlor.

## What it funds

The Ponsonby Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Ponsonby Foundation reported income of £4,332 and spending of £1,190.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ponsonby 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

### Is The Ponsonby Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ponsonby Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Ponsonby Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Ponsonby Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Ponsonby Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Ponsonby Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Ponsonby Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,190.

### How large is The Ponsonby Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Ponsonby Foundation reported income of £4,332 and spending of £1,190.


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