UK funding workspaceBig Circle Life grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1211116
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
The advancement of the Christian faith in particular (but without limitation) by the provision of fundingand other resources to new and established churches and other mission organisations in Africa and suchother places as the charity trustees may from time to time determine.
Latest income
£41k
Latest spending
£24.7k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £41k | £24.7k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:-1. The advancement of the Christian faith in particular (but without limitation) by the provision of funding and other resources to new and established churches and other mission organisations in Africa and such other places as the charity trustees may from time to time determine.2. The advancement of education in particular (but without limitation) by the provision of funding and other resources to educational establishments in Africa and such other places as the charity trustees may from time to time determine.3. The relief of poverty in particular (but without limitation) by the provision of funding and other resources to support projects such as feeding programmes and hospitals in Africa and such other places as the charity trustees may from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Shropshire, Kenya, Zambia
- Trustees
- 3
What Big Circle Life funds
Big Circle Life is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Big Circle Life reported income of £41k and spending of £24.7k.
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire, Kenya and Zambia.
How to apply to Big Circle Life
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Big Circle Life in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bigcircle.life) 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 Big Circle Life
Is Big Circle Life open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Big Circle Life is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Big Circle Life fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire, Kenya and Zambia.
Does Big Circle Life give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Big Circle Life makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Big Circle Life give each year?
The register does not break out Big Circle Life's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £24.7k.
How large is Big Circle Life?
In its latest reported year Big Circle Life reported income of £41k and spending of £24.7k.
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