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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1169350
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South Sea Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1169350. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, China and Hong Kong. The register describes its activities as: “The objects of the Foundation are such exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion determine. The Foundation operates as a grant-making charity, supporting charitable projects and organisations with grants of varying sizes and durations.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity are for such charitable purposes for the public benefit as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £3,280 and spending of £24.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,280
Latest spending
£24.9k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,280 | £24.9k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £80.4k | £25k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,204 | £6,816 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £609 | £6,657 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £38.9k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity are for such charitable purposes for the public benefit as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, China, Hong Kong
- Trustees
- 4
What South Sea Foundation funds
South Sea Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £102k in total.
How to apply to South Sea Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from South Sea 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 South Sea Foundation
Is South Sea Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from South Sea Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does South Sea Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, China and Hong Kong.
Does South Sea Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that South Sea Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does South Sea Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out South Sea 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 2025 was £24.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.5k a year.
How large is South Sea Foundation?
In its latest reported year South Sea Foundation reported income of £3,280 and spending of £24.9k.
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