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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1149759
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The Waa Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1149759. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Staffordshire and 1 more area. The register describes its activities as: “Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees from time to time determine.” Its charitable objects are: “Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £69 and spending of £961.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£69
Latest spending
£961
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £69 | £961 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £214 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £27 | £302 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,490 | £705 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £843 | £1,157 |
Charitable objects
Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Birmingham City, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Warwickshire
- Trustees
- 3
What The Waa Foundation funds
The Waa 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,125 in total.
How to apply to The Waa Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Waa 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 The Waa Foundation
Is The Waa Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Waa Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Waa Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Staffordshire and 1 more area.
Does The Waa Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Waa Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Waa Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Waa 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 Dec 2025 was £961. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £625 a year.
How large is The Waa Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Waa Foundation reported income of £69 and spending of £961.
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