UK funding workspaceThe Radio Communications Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1100694
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The Radio Communications Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1100694. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The provision of funding to advance the education of the public in the science and practice of radio communication and electrical engineering.The support of A-level students with a keen interest in this area.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the public in the science and practice of Radio communication and electrical engineering and to promote the wider benefits to the public resulting from such education and training.” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £9,010 and spending of £9,096.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,010
Latest spending
£9,096
- What it funds
- Education / trainingEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £9,010 | £9,096 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £13.5k | £10.4k |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £13.8k | £8,073 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £10.6k | £8,992 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £8,209 | £10.7k |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the public in the science and practice of Radio communication and electrical engineering and to promote the wider benefits to the public resulting from such education and training.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 11
What The Radio Communications Foundation funds
The Radio Communications Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £47.3k in total.
How to apply to The Radio Communications Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Radio Communications Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (commsfoundation.co.uk) 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 Radio Communications Foundation
Is The Radio Communications Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Radio Communications Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Radio Communications Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Radio Communications Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Radio Communications Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Radio Communications Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Radio Communications Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £9,096. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,454 a year.
How large is The Radio Communications Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Radio Communications Foundation reported income of £9,010 and spending of £9,096.
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