# Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307404 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307404)
- Latest income: £17.7k; spending £10.4k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Isle of Wight
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wards-foundation-for-religious-instruction

To promote religious instruction in accordance with the Doctrines of the Church Of England for the benefit of children in the area of Northwood and Cowes (The Ancient Parish of Northwood) on the Isle of Wight.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £17.7k | £10.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £4,812 | £4,535 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,570 | £642 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,477 | £5,561 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,016 | £706 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Promotion of Religious Instruction in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England by means of a sunday school or otherwise for the benefit of poorer children in the beneficial area.

## What it funds

Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction reported income of £17.7k and spending of £10.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £21.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction 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 Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

### Does Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction give each year?

The register does not break out Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction'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 2026 was £10.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,376 a year.

### How large is Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction?

In its latest reported year Ward'S Foundation for Religious Instruction reported income of £17.7k and spending of £10.4k.


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