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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1170882
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Across Borders is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1170882. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Egypt. The register describes its activities as: “Across Borders operates to raise the profile of people seeking refuge in the Middle East. Working with partner organisations in the region we seek to strengthen their service provision by the provision of technical support and funding, at the same time as raising the interests of people in the UK in their situation.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:the promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes by charitable bodies in the mena region (for the purposes of Across Borders, this is defined as algeria, bahrain, djibouti, Egypt, iran, iraq, israel, jordan, kuwait, lebanon, libya, malta, morocco, oman…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £6,611 and spending of £12.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,611
Latest spending
£12.8k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesOverseas aid / famine reliefHuman rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,611 | £12.8k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £11.6k | £7,730 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £8,507 | £15.3k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £17.7k | £23.9k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £19.8k | £316 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:the promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes by charitable bodies in the mena region (for the purposes of Across Borders, this is defined as algeria, bahrain, djibouti, Egypt, iran, iraq, israel, jordan, kuwait, lebanon, libya, malta, morocco, oman, qatar, saudi arabia, syria, tunisia, united arab emirates, west bank and gaza, and yemen) for the benefit of the public by:a) providing institutional support to refugee service organisations in the mena region, to increase capacity, skills and additional resources. These organisations will all have a common purpose and ambition, to relieve the suffering of refugees and vulnerable migrants. B) supporting activities relating to charitable purposes carried out by charities and voluntary organisations working to support refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the mena region.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Egypt
- Trustees
- 4
What Across Borders funds
Across Borders is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief and human rights / equality / diversity for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £60k in total.
How to apply to Across Borders
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Across Borders in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (acrossborders.org.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 Across Borders
Is Across Borders open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Across Borders is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Across Borders fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Egypt.
Does Across Borders give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Across Borders makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Across Borders give each year?
The register does not break out Across Borders'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 £12.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12k a year.
How large is Across Borders?
In its latest reported year Across Borders reported income of £6,611 and spending of £12.8k.
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