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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1171966
Wishing Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1171966. The register describes its activities as: “Wishing Foundation supports small organisations who are working directly with children in their country by donating small amounts of money, in a planned and agreed way, which will support the children in practical ways building life skills which the children can take with them throughout their adult lives…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £425 and spending of £62.
Verified 19 days ago21 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Disability
0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£425
Latest spending
£62
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesDisabilityPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
What Wishing Foundation funds
Wishing Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services.
How to apply to Wishing Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wishing Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (wishingfoundation.org) 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 Wishing Foundation
Is Wishing Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wishing Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Wishing Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Wishing Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is Wishing Foundation?
In its latest reported year Wishing Foundation reported income of £425 and spending of £62.
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