# The William D Foord Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 259009 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/259009)
- Latest income: £0; spending £5,000
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/william-d-foord-trust

The trustees main objectives are: - The provision of homes for old people particularly for those in reduced circumstances. - Cancer research and medical research generally. - The National Trust.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The William D Foord Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The William D Foord Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £5,000.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The William D Foord Trust 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 William D Foord Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The William D Foord Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The William D Foord Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The William D Foord Trust?

In its latest reported year The William D Foord Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £5,000.


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