# The Ross Smith Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1165979 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1165979)
- Website: https://www.TheRossSmithFoundation
- Latest income: £1,726; spending £1,093
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Leeds City
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ross-smith-foundation

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## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £1,726 | £1,093 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £8,964 | £10.3k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £1,295 | £1,551 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £709 | £1,508 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £496 | £1,631 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To assist in the treatment and care of young adults residing permanently or temporarily within the west yorkshire area suffering from life-threatening cancers by the provision of financial assistance and other means of support

## What it funds

The Ross Smith Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Ross Smith Foundation reported income of £1,726 and spending of £1,093. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £16.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ross Smith Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (therosssmithfoundation) 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

### Is The Ross Smith Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Ross Smith Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

### Does The Ross Smith Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Ross Smith Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Ross Smith Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £1,093. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,219 a year.

### How large is The Ross Smith Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Ross Smith Foundation reported income of £1,726 and spending of £1,093.


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