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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1000228
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The Shapiro Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1000228. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London. The register describes its activities as: “General charitable causes helping the young, the aged and the infirmed, also supporting education and research.” Its charitable objects are: “To or towards or for the benefit or in furtherance of such charitable purposes charitable institutions or charitable foundations and in such manner and in such proportions as the trustees may from time to time in their discretion determine.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £5,782 and spending of £9,919.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,782
Latest spending
£9,919
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £5,782 | £9,919 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,763 | £5,932 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £7,811 | £12.2k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £11.5k | £8,586 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £11.5k | £11.7k |
Charitable objects
To or towards or for the benefit or in furtherance of such charitable purposes charitable institutions or charitable foundations and in such manner and in such proportions as the trustees may from time to time in their discretion determine
Where it operates
Throughout London
- Trustees
- 3
What The Shapiro Foundation funds
The Shapiro Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, animals, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £48.3k in total.
How to apply to The Shapiro Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Shapiro Foundation 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 about The Shapiro Foundation
Is The Shapiro Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Shapiro Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Shapiro Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.
Does The Shapiro Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Shapiro Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Shapiro Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Shapiro 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 Aug 2025 was £9,919. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,659 a year.
How large is The Shapiro Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Shapiro Foundation reported income of £5,782 and spending of £9,919.
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