# The Sam White Legacy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1156441 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1156441)
- Website: https://www.thesamwhitelegacy.org.uk
- Latest income: £449; spending £6,345
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sam-white-legacy

FUND RAISING FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING RESEARCH INTO CHILDHOOD BRAIN TUMOURS, CAUSES, EFFECTS AND TREATMENTS. IN ADDITION THE CHARITY CAN PROVIDE TRAVEL GRANTS FOR TREATMENT AT THE DESIGNATED HOSPITAL; AND IS CURRENTLY FUNDING SHORT RESPITE BREAKS TO SUPPORT BOTH PATIENTS AND FAMILY. LAUNCHING RETURN TO EDUCATION PATHWAY BRAIN INJURY STUDENTS.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | £449 | £6,345 | not filed |
| 30 May 2024 | £5,757 | £83.4k | not filed |
| 30 May 2023 | £16.1k | £9,372 | not filed |
| 30 May 2022 | £588 | £53.4k | not filed |
| 30 May 2021 | £68.6k | £11.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of sickness and the preservation of health of people with brain tumours and their families by:a)promoting research into the diagnosis,causes and treatments of brain tumours through donations and grants to related research projects in order that the useful results of research are disseminated for public benefit.c)providing such support to patients and families suffering from brain tumours in any other way the trustees see fit

## What it funds

The Sam White Legacy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Sam White Legacy reported income of £449 and spending of £6,345. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 May 2025, it spent £164k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sam White Legacy in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thesamwhitelegacy.org.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

### Is The Sam White Legacy open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Sam White Legacy fund?

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

### Does The Sam White Legacy give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Sam White Legacy give each year?

The register does not break out The Sam White Legacy's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 May 2025 was £6,345. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £32.8k a year.

### How large is The Sam White Legacy?

In its latest reported year The Sam White Legacy reported income of £449 and spending of £6,345.


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