Access to Shine grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1201366
Access to Shine is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1201366. The register describes its activities as: “Access to Shine is a Not-For-Profit Organization working to promote the education of young people in the UK and within deprived communities in Nigeria for the public benefit.Common ways we help include:Promoting EducationCreating Opportunity.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £6,695 and spending of £6,164.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Access to Shine funds
Access to Shine is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to Access to Shine
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Access to Shine in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (accesstoshine.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 about Access to Shine
Is Access to Shine open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Access to Shine is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Access to Shine give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Access to Shine makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Access to Shine?
In its latest reported year Access to Shine reported income of £6,695 and spending of £6,164.
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