# Wren Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1210747 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1210747)
- Company number: 15821296
- Website: https://www.wrenfoundation.com
- Latest income: £3,580; spending £12.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Sir Christopher Wren Foundation (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wren-foundation

Develops projects to mark the quatercentenary of Wren's birth, in 2032. Supports initiatives to promote public knowledge and understanding of Wren's career in science, astronomy, mathematics, inventions and architecture.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £3,580 | £12.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following:a) the advancement of education and promotion of research, particularly (but not limited to) in relation to the life and works of sir christopher Wren and the subjects that he practised including architecture, astronomy, mathematics, geometry, physiology and physics; andb) the prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship.

## What it funds

Wren Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Wren Foundation reported income of £3,580 and spending of £12.5k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wren Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wrenfoundation.com) 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

### Is Wren Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wren Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Wren Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Wren Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Wren Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Wren Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Wren 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 Jul 2025 was £12.5k.

### How large is Wren Foundation?

In its latest reported year Wren Foundation reported income of £3,580 and spending of £12.5k.


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