# The Tom Youngs Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1218161 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1218161)
- Company number: 16736591
- Website: https://thetomyoungsfoundation.org/
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/tom-youngs-foundation

A range of community fundraising events, such as sponsored walks, golf days, quiz nights etc.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects ("objects") are specifically restricted to the following:(1) To promote the physical and mental health of those affected by bowel/liver cancer or multiple sclerosis, in particular but not exclusively by providing donations to hospices and medical charities focused on end of life care and support for patient families with targeted financial assistance where appropriate through partner organisations.(2) To advance in life and help young people through:(a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;(b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

## What it funds

The Tom Youngs Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Tom Youngs Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thetomyoungsfoundation.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.

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