# The Arbib Lucas Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 208666 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/208666)
- Latest income: £18.2k; spending £45.6k
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- 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/arbib-lucas-charity

MAKES GRANTS TO WOMEN ONLY IN REDUCED FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH TANGIBLE ITEMS TO HELP EASE THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIVING IN THE LONG TERM. IT IS NOT WITHIN THE REMIT TO SETTLE DEBTS, OUTSTANDING BILLS, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, HEALTHCARE TREATMENT, ETC. RESPITE BREAKS ARE CONSIDERED ONLY IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Arbib Lucas Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty 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 and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Arbib Lucas Charity reported income of £18.2k and spending of £45.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Arbib Lucas Charity 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 The Arbib Lucas Charity open for applications now?

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

### Does The Arbib Lucas Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Arbib Lucas Charity?

In its latest reported year The Arbib Lucas Charity reported income of £18.2k and spending of £45.6k.


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