# Violet Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1162255 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162255)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Hertfordshire, Essex
- Other names: Herts Education and Outreach (previous); Hearts in Education (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/violet-foundation

To advance the education of the public in general.The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self sufficient.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Sept 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Sept 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Sept 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Sept 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of children of primary school age in Hertfordshire, in particular through the provision of out of school hours clubs providing additional tuition in a range of academic and creative subjects designed to support learning and development.

## What it funds

Violet Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Violet Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Sept 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Hertfordshire and Essex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Violet 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

### Is Violet Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Violet Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Violet Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Hertfordshire and Essex.

### Does Violet Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Violet Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Violet Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Violet Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Sept 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Violet Foundation?

In its latest reported year Violet Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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