# Xiros Foundation CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1184641 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1184641)
- Website: https://www.xiros.co.uk
- Latest income: £5,000; spending £167
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- 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
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/xiros-foundation

The Xiros Foundation exists to advance such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time and in particular, but not limited to:the advancement of education of the public in general (and in particular among scientists) in the subject of bio-engineering and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and to publish the useful results.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £5,000 | £167 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £181 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £200 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the charity trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to:3.1 the advancement of education of the public in general (and in particular among scientists) in the subject of bioengineering and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and to publish the useful results;3.2 the advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public.

## What it funds

Xiros Foundation CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities 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 Xiros Foundation CIO reported income of £5,000 and spending of £167. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £348 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Xiros Foundation CIO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (xiros.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

### Is Xiros Foundation CIO open for applications now?

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

### Where does Xiros Foundation CIO fund?

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

### Does Xiros Foundation CIO give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Xiros Foundation CIO give each year?

The register does not break out Xiros Foundation CIO's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £167. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £70 a year.

### How large is Xiros Foundation CIO?

In its latest reported year Xiros Foundation CIO reported income of £5,000 and spending of £167.


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