# The Ray Williams Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1124056 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1124056)
- Latest income: £48.4k; spending £39.9k
- 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
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ray-williams-foundation

Charity commenced trading in2009, donating funds to to small charities within the West Midlands on projects within its' remit.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Ray Williams 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 Ray Williams Foundation reported income of £48.4k and spending of £39.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ray Williams Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Ray Williams Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ray Williams Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Ray Williams Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Ray Williams Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Ray Williams Foundation reported income of £48.4k and spending of £39.9k.


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