# Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK

- Type: Central government / ALB
- Charity number: 1140447 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1140447)
- Website: https://www.acyda.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,300; spending £1,250
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Bromley, Croydon, Liberia, Sierra Leone
- Other names: Acyda UK (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/action-for-children-and-youths-development-agency-uk

ACYDA currently is operating within the New Addington and Croydon locality dealing with sensitization with substance abuse and life skills out door and indoor activities dealing with HIV/AIDS for young people within the community. ACYDA has also extended this activities to Sierra Leone in Kabala and Waterloo helping school going children with school supplies and payment of fees.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2022 | £1,300 | £1,250 | not filed |
| 30 Jul 2021 | £650 | £650 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance in life and relieve needs of disadvantaged young people both in the UK and overseas, through:(a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;(b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals;(c) The advancement of education by the provision of educational items, equipment and resources; and(d) . The relief or prevention of poverty and the promotion of good health by the provision of funds, goods and services. "

## What it funds

Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK reported income of £1,300 and spending of £1,250. Over its last 2 reported years, to 30 Jul 2022, it spent £1,900 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bromley, Croydon, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (acyda.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

### Is Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bromley, Croydon, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

### Does Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK give each year?

The register does not break out Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jul 2022 was £1,250. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £950 a year.

### How large is Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK?

In its latest reported year Action for Children and Youths Development Agency UK reported income of £1,300 and spending of £1,250.


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