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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1187772
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Arete Stories Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1187772. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Congo (Democratic Republic). The register describes its activities as: “The charity aims to provide direct employment related training and facilitate employment in parts of the world that experience extreme poverty, such as the DRC. The charity has funded a project to rebuild and refurbish a tailoring workshop in Goma which is now being used to deliver its aims. The charity promotes…” Its charitable objects are: “The prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit by the provision of:(a) Skills based training in particular, but not exclusively in, embroidery, weaving and couture that will improve the beneficiaries chances of future employment. (b) Financial support and the supply of equipment such as sewing machines…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £85 and spending of £4,117.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£85
Latest spending
£4,117
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £85 | £4,117 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £545 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £14.4k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £24.4k | £4,156 |
Charitable objects
The prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit by the provision of:(a) Skills based training in particular, but not exclusively in, embroidery, weaving and couture that will improve the beneficiaries chances of future employment. (b) Financial support and the supply of equipment such as sewing machines and it equipment that will increase production and enable beneficiaries to become self-sufficient.
Where it operates
Congo (Democratic Republic)
- Trustees
- 3
What Arete Stories Charitable Trust funds
Arete Stories Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £22.6k in total.
How to apply to Arete Stories Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Arete Stories Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (aretestoriescharitabletrust.org) 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 about Arete Stories Charitable Trust
Is Arete Stories Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Arete Stories Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Arete Stories Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Congo (Democratic Republic).
Does Arete Stories Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Arete Stories Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Arete Stories Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Arete Stories Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £4,117. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,526 a year.
How large is Arete Stories Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year Arete Stories Charitable Trust reported income of £85 and spending of £4,117.
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