UK funding workspaceThe Pursuit of Happiness grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1154052
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The Pursuit of Happiness is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1154052. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.” Its charitable objects are: “To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 throughout England and Wales by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:(a) Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £2,376 and spending of £16.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,376
Latest spending
£16.7k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingReligious activitiesRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,376 | £16.7k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,849 | £3,682 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,236 | £1,125 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10.1k | £837 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,946 | £1,360 |
Charitable objects
To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 throughout England and Wales by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:(a) Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;(b) Advancing education;(c) Relieving unemployment;(d) Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Formerly
- Dr Deen Youth Solutions; Dr Deen
- Trustees
- 2
What The Pursuit of Happiness funds
The Pursuit of Happiness is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £23.7k in total.
How to apply to The Pursuit of Happiness
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Pursuit of Happiness in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (doctordeen.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 Pursuit of Happiness
Is The Pursuit of Happiness open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Pursuit of Happiness is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Pursuit of Happiness fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Pursuit of Happiness give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Pursuit of Happiness makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Pursuit of Happiness give each year?
The register does not break out The Pursuit of Happiness'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 2025 was £16.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,732 a year.
How large is The Pursuit of Happiness?
In its latest reported year The Pursuit of Happiness reported income of £2,376 and spending of £16.7k.
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