UK funding workspaceWader Quest grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1193674
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68 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Environment / conservation / heritage
Wader Quest is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1193674. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Promoting and supporting wader conservation. Raising awareness about the challenges waders face by; giving talks; attending events; writing a quarterly e-newsletter; writing articles; social media; running a website. Also selling merchandising; recruiting paying members. Maintaining a grants fund for disbursements to…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the public regarding the conservation and protection of waders or shorebirds and their natural habitats.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £11k and spending of £11.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11k
Latest spending
£11.3k
- What it funds
- Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £11k | £11.3k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £15k | £12.2k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £13.6k | £12.6k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £11.7k | £19.5k |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the public regarding the conservation and protection of waders or shorebirds and their natural habitats.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 5
What Wader Quest funds
Wader Quest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 4 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £55.5k in total.
How to apply to Wader Quest
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wader Quest in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (waderquest.net) 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 Wader Quest
Is Wader Quest open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wader Quest is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Wader Quest fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Wader Quest give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Wader Quest makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Wader Quest give each year?
The register does not break out Wader Quest'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 £11.3k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £13.9k a year.
How large is Wader Quest?
In its latest reported year Wader Quest reported income of £11k and spending of £11.3k.
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