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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1138182
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The Bala Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1138182. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, India and Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “General Charitable Purposes.” Its charitable objects are: “To further such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion may from time to time decide including the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress, and the protection of health primarily but not exclusively through the provision of grants.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £1,350 and spending of £20.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,350
Latest spending
£20
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,350 | £20 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,500 | £30 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £250 | £60 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,250 | £74 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,750 | £78 |
Charitable objects
To further such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion may from time to time decide including the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress, and the protection of health primarily but not exclusively through the provision of grants.
Where it operates
Throughout London, India, Sri Lanka
- Trustees
- 3
What The Bala Foundation funds
The Bala Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £262 in total.
How to apply to The Bala Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bala 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 about The Bala Foundation
Is The Bala Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bala Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Bala Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, India and Sri Lanka.
Does The Bala Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Bala Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Bala Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Bala Foundation'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 £20. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £52 a year.
How large is The Bala Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Bala Foundation reported income of £1,350 and spending of £20.
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