The Discworld Foundation
General Charitable Purposes. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com
Activities & Mission
General Charitable Purposes. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com
Grants
The Discworld Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £203,769
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £172,554 | £203,769 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £74,959 | £82,652 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £53,619 | £113,347 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £47,803 | £27,475 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £41,675 | £29,557 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Discworld Foundation
What does The Discworld Foundation do?
General Charitable Purposes. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com
How much income did The Discworld Foundation report in 2025?
The Discworld Foundation reported total income of £173k and reported expenditure of £204k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Discworld Foundation registered as a charity?
The Discworld Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 2011 as charity number 1144334. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Discworld Foundation?
The Discworld Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Discworld Foundation operate?
The Discworld Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Discworld Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Discworld Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144334.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated