# Watford Islamic Foundation Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1189716 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1189716)
- Website: https://www.wift.org
- Latest income: £7,506; spending £35k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/watford-islamic-foundation-trust

Place of worship and community activity

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Watford Islamic Foundation Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Watford Islamic Foundation Trust reported income of £7,506 and spending of £35k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Watford Islamic Foundation Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (wift.org) 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

### Is Watford Islamic Foundation Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Watford Islamic Foundation Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Watford Islamic Foundation Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Watford Islamic Foundation Trust?

In its latest reported year Watford Islamic Foundation Trust reported income of £7,506 and spending of £35k.


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