UK funding workspaceBeing Children grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1154527
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Being Children is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1154527. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India. The register describes its activities as: “Being Children is a UK charity, who wish to see a better life for underprivileged slum and street children living in India. We provide these children with a better childhood through education, nutrition, health care, recreational activities and by distributing items like health packs (Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes…” Its charitable objects are: “(1)the prevention or relief of poverty and hardship among Children and young people living on the streets and in slums of India, and particularly but not exclusively of goa, by the provision of shelter, food, healthcare, education, family reconciliation and other such charitable services as the trustees from time to…” In the year to 31 Mar 2021 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefHuman rights / equality / diversityRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
(1)the prevention or relief of poverty and hardship among Children and young people living on the streets and in slums of India, and particularly but not exclusively of goa, by the provision of shelter, food, healthcare, education, family reconciliation and other such charitable services as the trustees from time to time deem appropriate. (2)to advance in life and help young people living on the streets and in slums of India, and particularly but not exclusively of goa through:(a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; and )b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
Where it operates
India
- Trustees
- 3
What Being Children funds
Being Children is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people 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.
How to apply to Being Children
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Being Children in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (beingchildren.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 Being Children
Is Being Children open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Being Children is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Being Children fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.
Does Being Children give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Being Children makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Being Children give each year?
The register does not break out Being Children'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 2021 was £0.
How large is Being Children?
In its latest reported year Being Children reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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