The Sponge grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1168135
The Sponge is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1168135. The register describes its activities as: “To advance such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time by supporting other charitable bodies by making grants, in particular, but not limited to the area of education and poverty relief for the public benefit.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
Verified 19 days ago515 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE
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What The Sponge funds
The Sponge is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Sponge
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sponge 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 about The Sponge
Is The Sponge open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sponge is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Sponge give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Sponge makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Sponge?
In its latest reported year The Sponge reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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