# Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1016440 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1016440)
- Latest income: £10.7k; spending £2,355
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Wolverhampton
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/robert-gaddie-memorial-fund

The charity provides funding for research and educational activities in the field of clinical biochemistry.

## 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 | £10.7k | £2,355 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £12.1k | £379 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £10.7k | £549 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £7,516 | £165 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £7,041 | £660 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of scientific knowledge and education,and to promote scientific excellence with particular reference to clinical biochemistry,and in particular to award an annual prize in the region for the best scientific poster,paper or presentation.

## What it funds

Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund 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 sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund reported income of £10.7k and spending of £2,355. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £4,108 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund 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 Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall and 5 more areas.

### Does Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund'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 £2,355. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £822 a year.

### How large is Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year Robert Gaddie Memorial Fund reported income of £10.7k and spending of £2,355.


## Similar funders

- [The Wellcome Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wellcome-trust) – 8 open schemes
- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [Fight for Sight](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/fight-for-sight) – 2 open schemes
- [Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lloyds-bank-foundation-for-england-and-wales) – 1 open scheme
- [Wolfson Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wolfson-foundation) – 1 open scheme
- [Steve Morgan Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/steve-morgan-foundation) – 1 open scheme

## Guides

- [Grants for schools in the UK: where to look and what closes soon](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/grants-for-schools-uk)
- [How to apply to Dorset Community Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-dorset-community-foundation)
- [How to apply to the Garfield Weston Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-garfield-weston-foundation)