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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1193452
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The Stephen Beard Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1193452. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wirral. The register describes its activities as: “To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, by the provision of grants and funding 1. To promote and protect the mental health of sufferers of mental illness in the borough of Wirral, through the provision of…” Its charitable objects are: “To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, by the provision of grants and funding -1. To promote and protect the mental health of sufferers of mental illness in Wirral and surrounding areas through the…” In the year to 1 Apr 2025 it reported income of £3,707 and spending of £6,979.
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Latest income
£3,707
Latest spending
£6,979
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyAnimalsEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversityRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | £3,707 | £6,979 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £2,889 | £6,605 |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £6,601 | £5,840 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | £5,946 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, by the provision of grants and funding -1. To promote and protect the mental health of sufferers of mental illness in Wirral and surrounding areas through the provision of financial assistance, and to support the delivery of education and practical advice2. To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to mental health and related conditions.
Where it operates
Wirral
- Trustees
- 5
What The Stephen Beard Foundation funds
The Stephen Beard Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, animals, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 4 reported years, to 1 Apr 2025, it spent £19.4k in total.
How to apply to The Stephen Beard Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Stephen Beard Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (m.facebook.com) 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 about The Stephen Beard Foundation
Is The Stephen Beard Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Stephen Beard Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Stephen Beard Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wirral.
Does The Stephen Beard Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Stephen Beard Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Stephen Beard Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Stephen Beard Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Apr 2025 was £6,979. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £4,856 a year.
How large is The Stephen Beard Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Stephen Beard Foundation reported income of £3,707 and spending of £6,979.
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