# Albatross Companion

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1100611 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1100611)
- Latest income: £300; spending £250
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Cardiff, Newport City
- Other names: Congolese Diaspora Forum (previous); Gglcs (working); The Greenwich Great Lakes Community Support (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/albatross-companion

Promoting the benefit of ethnic minority community in the UK by associating the said people and the local authorities and other organizations in common effort to relieve poverty, advance education, employability, and improving conditions of life. Events, workshops for people to come together, better understand diverse identities, reduce prejudice, promote inclusivity.

## 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 Jul 2024 | £300 | £250 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £1,000 | £1,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to promote the benefit of the community in the London borough of greenwich (the area of benefit) and in particular without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the refugees from the democratic republic of congo, burundi, rwanda, uganda, kenya and tanzania living in the community, by associating together the said people and the local authorities and other organisations in a common effort to relieve poverty and sickness, to advance education and to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said community.2) to relieve unemployment within the above community and for the benefit of the public in such ways, as may be thought fit, including assistance to fund employment.

## What it funds

Albatross Companion is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Albatross Companion reported income of £300 and spending of £250. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Jul 2024, it spent £1,250 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Cardiff and Newport City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Albatross Companion 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 Albatross Companion open for applications now?

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

### Where does Albatross Companion fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Cardiff and Newport City.

### Does Albatross Companion give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Albatross Companion give each year?

The register does not break out Albatross Companion's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2024 was £250. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £313 a year.

### How large is Albatross Companion?

In its latest reported year Albatross Companion reported income of £300 and spending of £250.


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