# The Second Half Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1141988 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1141988)
- Website: http://www.thesecondhalffoundation.com/
- Latest income: £17.1k; spending £90.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/second-half-foundation

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of North Kensington and the surrounding area, over the age of 50, by the provision of recreation facilities or leisure time occupation of those who need such facilities by reason of their age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances with the object of improving the conditions of the said inhabitants.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Second Half Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year The Second Half Foundation reported income of £17.1k and spending of £90.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Second Half Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thesecondhalffoundation.com) 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 Second Half Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does The Second Half Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Second Half Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Second Half Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Second Half Foundation reported income of £17.1k and spending of £90.7k.


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