The Wise Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1125134
The Wise Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1125134. The register describes its activities as: “It was another year of steady progress and donations and fund raising - activity has seen the foundation supporting projects and continues to formulate new strategies for the coming years on income opportunities and future projects.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £24k and spending of £23.7k.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The Wise Foundation funds
The Wise Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation 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 and sponsors or undertakes research.
How to apply to The Wise Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Wise Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thewisefoundation.org.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 Wise Foundation
Is The Wise Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Wise Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Wise Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Wise Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Wise Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Wise Foundation reported income of £24k and spending of £23.7k.
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