The Bengali Cultural Association grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 278295
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The Bengali Cultural Association is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 278295. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Newham and Redbridge. The register describes its activities as: “To promote the study of the Bengali language and literature and help those wish to learn English.To promote and hold cultural and Hindu religious celebrations indigenous to Bengal, India.Our main Bengali celebrations Durga Puja, Laksmi Puja, and Saraswati Puja were held successfully during the year.Other events also…” Its charitable objects are: “(i) To promote the study of the Bengali language & literature and help those who wish to learn english. (ii) to promote the performances of Hindu religious celebrations.” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £18.4k and spending of £13.5k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£18.4k
Latest spending
£13.5k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesOverseas aid / famine reliefReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £18.4k | £13.5k |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £15.6k | £13.9k |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £14.9k | £9,698 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £13.6k | £10k |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £1,794 | £2,991 |
Charitable objects
(i) To promote the study of the Bengali language & literature and help those who wish to learn english. (ii) to promote the performances of Hindu religious celebrations.
Where it operates
Newham, Redbridge
- Trustees
- 6
What The Bengali Cultural Association funds
The Bengali Cultural Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £50.1k in total.
How to apply to The Bengali Cultural Association
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bengali Cultural Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bcauk.co.uk) 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 The Bengali Cultural Association
Is The Bengali Cultural Association open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bengali Cultural Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Bengali Cultural Association fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Newham and Redbridge.
Does The Bengali Cultural Association give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Bengali Cultural Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Bengali Cultural Association give each year?
The register does not break out The Bengali Cultural Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £13.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10k a year.
How large is The Bengali Cultural Association?
In its latest reported year The Bengali Cultural Association reported income of £18.4k and spending of £13.5k.
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