UK funding workspaceBiafra Aid grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1185825
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Biafra Aid is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1185825. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Nigeria. The register describes its activities as: “The CIO provides assistance to Biafran People disadvantaged because of their Biafran heritage. This is predominantly provided by way of healthcare and financial assistance directly to Biafran People and indirectly by providing funds to local services which offer healthcare and financial assistance thus leading to…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit: 4.1. The prevention and/or relief of poverty or financial hardship among biafran people and their dependents and relatives including but not limited to, providing grants, advocacy and items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 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
- Health / saving of livesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit: 4.1. The prevention and/or relief of poverty or financial hardship among biafran people and their dependents and relatives including but not limited to, providing grants, advocacy and items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty and by identifying factors that contribute to poverty and/or financial hardship and taking action to mitigate these; and4.2. The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among biafran people and their dependents and relatives.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Nigeria
- Trustees
- 2
What Biafra Aid funds
Biafra Aid is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to Biafra Aid
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Biafra Aid in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (biafraaid.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 Biafra Aid
Is Biafra Aid open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Biafra Aid is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Biafra Aid fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Nigeria.
Does Biafra Aid give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Biafra Aid makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Biafra Aid give each year?
The register does not break out Biafra Aid'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is Biafra Aid?
In its latest reported year Biafra Aid reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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