# Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212055 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212055)
- Website: https://adnen.org.uk/
- Latest income: £700; spending £43
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Nigeria
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/action-for-development-in-north-eastern-nigeria

Addressing urgent humanitarian and developmental needs of communities affected by prolonged conflict and displacement in Northeast Nigeria.We aim to provide integrated support to vulnerable households through poverty alleviation, improved access to education, health and hygiene promotion, water and sanitation interventions, environmental restoration, and livelihood strengthening.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £700 | £43 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The prevention and relief of poverty, and relief to those in need in northeast Nigeria particularly but not exclusively to those displaced by conflict, through the provision of grants to organisations operating in the region to procure and purchase essential items and services which they could otherwise not afford including but not limited to food packages, access to healthcare and medical supplies, personal care items, medical treatment and any other items or resources as identified by the trustees to meet a basic standard of living.to advance the education of school-aged children in northeast Nigeria by the provision of books, teaching materials and any other practical support the school requires to fully operate.

## What it funds

Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) reported income of £700 and spending of £43.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nigeria.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (adnen.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 Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nigeria.

### Does Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) give each year?

The register does not break out Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £43.

### How large is Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen)?

In its latest reported year Action for Development in North-Eastern Nigeria (Adnen) reported income of £700 and spending of £43.


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