# Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1193864 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193864)
- Latest income: £74.6k; spending £66.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/altaf-and-sheela-gatrad-charity-foundation

Public benefit mainly overseas but UK consideredRelieve poverty, advance education and relieve sickness especially overseas on merit Prioritise disability, mental health and blindnessHelp orphans, food parcels and access to clean water in natural disaster zonesMaintain human dignity with food, clothing, shelter, education UK registered charities only; contact Altaf Gatrad post/email

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation reported income of £74.6k and spending of £66.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation?

In its latest reported year Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation reported income of £74.6k and spending of £66.9k.


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