UK funding workspaceThe Sporting Ambition Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1168143
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The Sporting Ambition Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1168143. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The aim of the foundation is to support a wide variety of new and existing sporting initiatives primarily in underprivileged communities that promote the emotional, mental and physical well-being and development of young people across the country.” Its charitable objects are: “3. The objects for which the charity is established (?the objects?) are restricted to providing funds and enabling access to facilities for the purpose of: 3.1. Advancing the physical education and promoting the participation of children and young people in a variety of sport in particular but not exclusively at…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £6,000 and spending of £6,663.
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Latest income
£6,000
Latest spending
£6,663
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,000 | £6,663 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £3,675 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,892 | £1,868 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,193 | £1,868 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,482 | £1,831 |
Charitable objects
3. The objects for which the charity is established (?the objects?) are restricted to providing funds and enabling access to facilities for the purpose of: 3.1. Advancing the physical education and promoting the participation of children and young people in a variety of sport in particular but not exclusively at schools and colleges; and3.2. Promoting or assisting in promoting recreation or other leisure-time occupation for children and young people who have need of them by reason of their youth or disabilities with the object of improving their conditions of life;in all cases for the benefit of the public. ?facilities? Include but are not limited to land, buildings, equipment and access to Sporting mentors, coaches or instructors?.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 5
What The Sporting Ambition Foundation funds
The Sporting Ambition Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £15.9k in total.
How to apply to The Sporting Ambition Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sporting Ambition 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 The Sporting Ambition Foundation
Is The Sporting Ambition Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sporting Ambition Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Sporting Ambition Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Sporting Ambition Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Sporting Ambition Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Sporting Ambition Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Sporting Ambition 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 £6,663. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,181 a year.
How large is The Sporting Ambition Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Sporting Ambition Foundation reported income of £6,000 and spending of £6,663.
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