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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1183271
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The Telos Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1183271. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Telos Foundation provides bursaries to the leaders of charities to enable them to attend the Windsor Leadership Programmes, It provides grants to organisations to further research into the drivers of sustainable success.” Its charitable objects are: “a. To advance education and research for charity leaders to enable charities to sustain their services into the future in subjects relating to leadershipb. To make grants and donations to charities chosen by the trustees that are specifically recognised for their ability to design and deliver training programmes to…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £18.5k and spending of £14.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£18.5k
Latest spending
£14.7k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £18.5k | £14.7k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £71.8k | £75.5k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £38.8k | £34.9k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £38.2k | £45.7k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £32.3k | £25.2k |
Charitable objects
a. To advance education and research for charity leaders to enable charities to sustain their services into the future in subjects relating to leadershipb. To make grants and donations to charities chosen by the trustees that are specifically recognised for their ability to design and deliver training programmes to develop the individual capabilities, competencies and understanding of future strategic leaders, to enable charities to sustain their success over the long term; and c. To make grants and donations to charities chosen by the trustees that are specifically recognised for their ability to design, conduct and publish research to add to the collective knowledge of an approach to the leadership of organisations, that creates benefit for stakeholders and society through a focus on purpose, values, relationships and the long term.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 5
What The Telos Foundation funds
The Telos Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £196k in total.
How to apply to The Telos Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Telos Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thetelosfoundation.org) 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 Telos Foundation
Is The Telos Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Telos Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Telos Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Telos Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Telos Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Telos Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Telos 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 £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £39.2k a year.
How large is The Telos Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Telos Foundation reported income of £18.5k and spending of £14.7k.
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