# Shared Universe Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1169963 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1169963)
- Website: https://www.shareduniverse.co.uk
- Latest income: £1,387; spending £407
- What it funds: Education / training, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shared-universe-foundation

Conservation of endangered species and their habitats as well as the promotion and encouragement of careers in wildlife conservation

## 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 Dec 2021 | £1,387 | £407 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:-(a) To promote the conservation, preservation and protection for the benefit of the public of the rhinoceros and other endangered species in their natural environment and the ecosystems upon which they depend;(b) To advance the education of the public by promoting understanding and knowledge of the rhinoceros and other endangered species and their conservation, preservation and protection;(c) To promote research into the conservation, preservation and protection for the benefit of the public of the rhinoceros and other endangered species.

## What it funds

Shared Universe Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Shared Universe Foundation reported income of £1,387 and spending of £407.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shared Universe Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (shareduniverse.co.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 Shared Universe Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Shared Universe Foundation fund?

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

### Does Shared Universe Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Shared Universe Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Shared Universe 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 Dec 2021 was £407.

### How large is Shared Universe Foundation?

In its latest reported year Shared Universe Foundation reported income of £1,387 and spending of £407.


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