# Awaz Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1150043 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1150043)
- Latest income: £3,857; spending £4,880
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Pakistan
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/awaz-foundation

1)- The advancement of Kashimi girls and women through the provision of education, awareness, training and skills development.2)- The provision of financial support, health and social services for the wellbeing of Kashmiri women and girls.3)- The establishment of womens' learning centres in Kashmir (Pakistan).4)- Supporting and parenting Kashmiri girls and women migrating to the UK.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £3,857 | £4,880 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £2,868 | £360 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £2,989 | £4,090 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £2,508 | £4,480 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £2,843 | £5,330 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1)to advance the education of women and girls in kashmir for the public benefit.2)the relief of poverty of women and girls in kashmir for the public benefit.3)the promotion and preservation of good health of women and girls in kashmir.

## What it funds

Awaz Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and human rights / equality / diversity for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Awaz Foundation reported income of £3,857 and spending of £4,880. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £19.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Pakistan.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Awaz Foundation 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 Awaz Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Awaz Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Pakistan.

### Does Awaz Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Awaz Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Awaz Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £4,880. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,828 a year.

### How large is Awaz Foundation?

In its latest reported year Awaz Foundation reported income of £3,857 and spending of £4,880.


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