# The Sail Up Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1205293 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1205293)
- Website: https://www.gosailup.org
- Latest income: £5,341; spending £2,444
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Sail Up (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sail-up-foundation

## 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 | £5,341 | £2,444 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. For the public benefit, to advance in life and relieve needs of children and young people through the provision of grant funding for;(a) Recreational and leisure time activities particularly, sailing and water sports provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; and(b) Support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.2. For the public benefit, the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of grants for facilities for the sport of sailing and other water sports which are capable of improving physical health and fitness.

## What it funds

The Sail Up Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Sail Up Foundation reported income of £5,341 and spending of £2,444.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sail Up Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (gosailup.org) 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 Sail Up Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Sail Up Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does The Sail Up Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Sail Up Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Sail Up Foundation'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 £2,444.

### How large is The Sail Up Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Sail Up Foundation reported income of £5,341 and spending of £2,444.


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