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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1100389
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The Weight Lifting Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1100389. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Jersey. The register describes its activities as: “ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING IN UNITED KINGDOM & N. IRELAND.” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit the education of children and young people under the age of 23 in particular through the provision of Weight-Lifting facilities, coaching fees and travel expenses to encourage and enable children and young people to participate in Weight-Lifting.” In the year to 1 Mar 2026 it reported income of £10.4k and spending of £6,371.
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Latest income
£10.4k
Latest spending
£6,371
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | £10.4k | £6,371 |
| 1 Mar 2025 | £11k | £22.3k |
| 1 Mar 2024 | £11.5k | £18.6k |
| 1 Mar 2023 | £13.5k | £31.9k |
| 1 Mar 2022 | £8,865 | £2,944 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit the education of children and young people under the age of 23 in particular through the provision of Weight-Lifting facilities, coaching fees and travel expenses to encourage and enable children and young people to participate in Weight-Lifting.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey
- Formerly
- Weightlifters Supporters Fund
- Trustees
- 3
What The Weight Lifting Foundation funds
The Weight Lifting Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Mar 2026, it spent £82.1k in total.
How to apply to The Weight Lifting Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Weight Lifting Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (weightliftingfoundation.co.uk) 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 The Weight Lifting Foundation
Is The Weight Lifting Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Weight Lifting Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Weight Lifting Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Jersey.
Does The Weight Lifting Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Weight Lifting Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Weight Lifting Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Weight Lifting 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 Mar 2026 was £6,371. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.4k a year.
How large is The Weight Lifting Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Weight Lifting Foundation reported income of £10.4k and spending of £6,371.
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