Tilley Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1184722
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Tilley Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1184722. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Brighton and Hove. The register describes its activities as: “The promotion and advancement of children's education and well being within the Brighton area and the rest of the UK.” Its charitable objects are: “I) for the public benefit to promote the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years in the Brighton and south coast area in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by:a. Providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, not required to be provided by…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £0 and spending of £23.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£23.1k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £0 | £23.1k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £37.5k | £18.9k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,329 | £18.8k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £25k | £34.6k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £15k |
Charitable objects
I) for the public benefit to promote the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years in the Brighton and south coast area in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by:a. Providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, not required to be provided by the local education authority for education at their schoolb. Awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university, college or institution of higher or further educationc. Providing grants to enable them to undertake travel in furtherance of that education or to prepare for entry to any occupation, trade or profession on leaving any educational establishment.ii) to assist in such ways as the charity trustees think fit any charity in Brighton area or such wider area as deemed suitable by the trustees whose aims include advancing education of persons under the age of 25 years by developing their mental, physical and moral capabilities through leisure time activities through the provision of grants.
Where it operates
Brighton and Hove
- Trustees
- 3
What Tilley Foundation funds
Tilley Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £110k in total.
How to apply to Tilley Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Tilley 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 Tilley Foundation
Is Tilley Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Tilley Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Tilley Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Brighton and Hove.
Does Tilley Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Tilley Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Tilley Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Tilley 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 Mar 2026 was £23.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £22.1k a year.
How large is Tilley Foundation?
In its latest reported year Tilley Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £23.1k.
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