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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1010912
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Victor Ford Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1010912. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “NO APPLICATIONS PLEASE.THE CHARITY IS WINDING UP AND ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN SPENT TO ENDOW SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES AT NATIONAL MUSIC AND ARTS INSTIUTIONS TO MAXIMISE THE CHARITABLE BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF MUSIC, DRAMA AND DANCE WHO MEET THE CRITERIA.” Its charitable objects are: “For the advancement of education by providing financial assistance to young people in further education studying music drama and the arts by payment of grants for their fees travelling and other necessary expenses.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £1 and spending of £1,965.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1
Latest spending
£1,965
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1 | £1,965 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,738 | £299k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £10.2k | £129k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,740 | £1,205 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £4,825 | £1,578 |
Charitable objects
For the advancement of education by providing financial assistance to young people in further education studying music drama and the arts by payment of grants for their fees travelling and other necessary expenses.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 2
What Victor Ford Foundation funds
Victor Ford Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £434k in total.
How to apply to Victor Ford Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Victor Ford 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 Victor Ford Foundation
Is Victor Ford Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Victor Ford Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Victor Ford Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Victor Ford Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Victor Ford Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Victor Ford Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Victor Ford Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,965. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £86.7k a year.
How large is Victor Ford Foundation?
In its latest reported year Victor Ford Foundation reported income of £1 and spending of £1,965.
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