# The West Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1190192 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190192)
- Latest income: £77.2k; spending £900
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/west-foundation

General charitable purposes with focus on making grants in Northern England

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The West Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The West Foundation reported income of £77.2k and spending of £900.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The West Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 The West Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does The West Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The West Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The West Foundation?

In its latest reported year The West Foundation reported income of £77.2k and spending of £900.


## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [How to apply to the Garfield Weston Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-garfield-weston-foundation)