Tom Church Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1151986
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Tom Church Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1151986. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City, Salford City, Wigan, Liverpool City and St Helens and 4 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Provision of Prosthetics, aids and other specialised technologies, provision of rehabilitation, specialist support, consultation and research, provision of education to raise awareness of disability and the benefits of prosthetics.Assisting those new to prosthetics to return to sport and as such improve their overall…” Its charitable objects are: “1. Advancement of health, relief and rehabilitation of persons, in particular but not exclusively, with disabilities, what ever the cause, in such charitable ways as the trustees see fit from time to time 2. Advance the education of young people and others, particularly those with disabilities and as the trustees see…” In the year to 26 Mar 2025 it reported income of £4,445 and spending of £6,216.
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Latest income
£4,445
Latest spending
£6,216
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides servicesSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | £4,445 | £6,216 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | £3,869 | £267 |
| 26 Mar 2023 | £4,594 | £285 |
| 26 Mar 2022 | £6,582 | £517 |
| 26 Mar 2021 | £158 | £5,616 |
Charitable objects
1. Advancement of health, relief and rehabilitation of persons, in particular but not exclusively, with disabilities, what ever the cause, in such charitable ways as the trustees see fit from time to time 2. Advance the education of young people and others, particularly those with disabilities and as the trustees see fit, in subjects which will enable employment to be sought and / or skills to be improved / gained3. Relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually of the people living in the area of benefit, and elsewhere, as the trustees see fit, whether those persons be sick or well4. Relieve unemployment for the benefit of the public in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment as the trustees see fit.5. Advancement of amateur sport and access to same by those with disabilities or aided by prosthetics and others as the trustees see fit6. Promote general charitable purposes in the area of benefit, being defined as: Lancashire, Wigan, Liverpool city, Cheshire and cumbria and elsewhere (including the United Kingdom of Great Britain and northern Ireland and overseas) as the trustees see fit, in a manner that is open to all regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, social standing, sexual orientation, age or means.
Where it operates
Manchester City, Salford City, Wigan, Liverpool City, St Helens, Cheshire East, Lancashire, Warrington, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees
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What Tom Church Foundation funds
Tom Church Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and recreation for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 26 Mar 2025, it spent £12.9k in total.
How to apply to Tom Church Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Tom Church Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (tomchurchfoundation.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 Tom Church Foundation
Is Tom Church Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Tom Church Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Tom Church Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City, Salford City, Wigan, Liverpool City and St Helens and 4 more areas.
Does Tom Church Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Tom Church Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Tom Church Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Tom Church Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 26 Mar 2025 was £6,216. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,580 a year.
How large is Tom Church Foundation?
In its latest reported year Tom Church Foundation reported income of £4,445 and spending of £6,216.
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