# Spinal Research Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1001888 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1001888)
- Company number: 02536950
- Latest income: £15.9k; spending £1,892
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/spinal-research-foundation

The purpose which the charity was founded was for the relief of patients suffering from disease or malformation affecting the spine and adjacent areas of the body.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £15.9k | £1,892 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £12.4k | £53.4k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £418 | £7,531 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £11.4k | £15.9k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £33.4k | £6,519 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a)the relief of patients suffering from disease or malformation affecting the spine and adjacent areas of the body. (b)the provision in the interests of social welfare of medical and surgical care and treatment and of recreational facilities for such patients. (c)the relief in case of financial distress of the dependants of such patients or of deceased patients. (d)the promotion and conduct of Research into the causes and treatment of such disease or malformation on terms that the results of such Research are published. (e)to relieve patients receiving treatment at any hospital in the United Kingdom or who, on their discharge, are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need of financial assistance.

## What it funds

Spinal Research Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Spinal Research Foundation reported income of £15.9k and spending of £1,892. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £85.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Spinal Research 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

### Is Spinal Research Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Spinal Research Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

### Does Spinal Research Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Spinal Research Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Spinal Research Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £1,892. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17k a year.

### How large is Spinal Research Foundation?

In its latest reported year Spinal Research Foundation reported income of £15.9k and spending of £1,892.


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