# The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1092803 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1092803)
- Company number: 04137553
- Website: https://www.sirstanleymatthews.co.uk
- Latest income: £35.3k; spending £39.5k
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sir-stanley-matthews-foundation

The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation provides young people with the opportunity to achieve through sport by providing financial aid or assistance.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation reported income of £35.3k and spending of £39.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (sirstanleymatthews.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 The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation reported income of £35.3k and spending of £39.5k.


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