# Al-Waris Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1205080 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1205080)
- Latest income: £282; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Pakistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/al-waris-foundation

The relief of poverty in England, Wales, Pakistan and Palestine, and in particular, but not exclusively, among those who have been affected by natural disaster through the provision of grants to individuals, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations to fund essential living expenses such as food, shelter, education, and medical costs.

## 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 Apr 2025 | £282 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £282 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of poverty in England, Wales, Pakistan and palestine, and in particular, but not exclusively, among those who have been affected by natural disaster through the provision of grants to individuals, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations to fund essential living expenses such as food, shelter, education, and medical costs.

## What it funds

Al-Waris Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty 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 and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Al-Waris Foundation reported income of £282 and spending of £0. Over its last 2 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Pakistan and Occupied Palestinian Territories.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Al-Waris Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Al-Waris Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Al-Waris Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Al-Waris Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Pakistan and Occupied Palestinian Territories.

### Does Al-Waris Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Al-Waris Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Al-Waris Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Al-Waris Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £0. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Al-Waris Foundation?

In its latest reported year Al-Waris Foundation reported income of £282 and spending of £0.


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