# The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1171731 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1171731)
- Website: http://www.act-uk.org
- Latest income: £6,236; spending £5,817
- What it funds: Religious activities, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Tunisia, Mauritania
- Other names: Act (Uk) (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/association-for-cooperation-and-transformation

We currently operate in England and North Africa. In England, we hold fundraising & publicity concerts periodically. We run events to increase understanding of the needs of North Africa and produce a regular newsletter.In North Africa, we support projects to provide training for vulnerable women, expertise for farmers in remote areas, and support work with those with disabilities.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £6,236 | £5,817 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,765 | £7,323 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,338 | £616 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,275 | £12.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £14.2k | £10.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In furtherance of Christian principles the object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship, ill-health, disability, unemployment, war or natural disaster and such other social or economic disadvantage, including (but not limited to) such persons living in north Africa.

## What it funds

The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) reported income of £6,236 and spending of £5,817. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £37.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Tunisia and Mauritania.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (act-uk.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

### Is The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Tunisia and Mauritania.

### Does The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) give each year?

The register does not break out The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £5,817. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,423 a year.

### How large is The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk)?

In its latest reported year The Association for Cooperation and Transformation (Uk) reported income of £6,236 and spending of £5,817.


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