UK funding workspaceThe Wharrad Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1161954
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The Wharrad Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1161954. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “Please see the TAR.” Its charitable objects are: “To relieve the needs of people suffering from muscular system atrophy and associated or similar disorders and those persons responsible for their care, in such ways as shall be thought fit, including, but not limited to the provision of:a) such specialist items or equipment that might not otherwise be available…” In the year to 31 Dec 2022 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / saving of livesDisabilityOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To relieve the needs of people suffering from muscular system atrophy and associated or similar disorders and those persons responsible for their care, in such ways as shall be thought fit, including, but not limited to the provision of:a) such specialist items or equipment that might not otherwise be available either permanently or on loan;b) respite care and assistance for carers; andc) an online resource providing information, advice and support.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 1
What The Wharrad Foundation funds
The Wharrad Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2022, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Wharrad Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Wharrad Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wharrad.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 Wharrad Foundation
Is The Wharrad Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Wharrad Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Wharrad Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does The Wharrad Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Wharrad Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Wharrad Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Wharrad Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2022 was £0. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Wharrad Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Wharrad Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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