# The Simpson Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 231030 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/231030)
- Latest income: £18.2k; spending £68.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/simpson-foundation

Furthers general charitable purposes through the provision of grants and other finance to organisations and other charities. In line with the interests of the original settlor the Trustees favour Catholic Charities. Applications are considered annually, in January, although applications may be considered at other times if the Trustees have prior knowledge of the applicant.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Simpson Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Simpson Foundation reported income of £18.2k and spending of £68.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Simpson Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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

### Is The Simpson Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does The Simpson Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Simpson Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Simpson Foundation reported income of £18.2k and spending of £68.5k.


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