# Biswanath Aid UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1165667 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1165667)
- Website: https://www.biswanathaid.org
- Latest income: £80; spending £200
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Bangladesh
- Other names: Bauk (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/biswanath-aid-uk

Promoting good physical and mental health and the saving of lives in the UK and Bangladesh by and through the provision of financial assistance, education, charitable support, accomodation, food and medical treatment;

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £80 | £200 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,200 | £1,200 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £22k | £22k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £868 | £200 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,223 | £1,242 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity was established for the public benefit, the relief and support of the deprived and disadvantaged people in need in the UK and various regions in Bangladesh through the provision of financial assistance, education, accommodation, food and medical support.to promote and support any similar charitable organisations and purposes or to make donations to such charitable organisations at such time or times and in such a manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.the relief of financial need and sufferings among victims of natural or any other kinds of disaster in the form of donations/grants or by other means deemed suitable for individuals, organisations and/or society affected.

## What it funds

Biswanath Aid UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Biswanath Aid UK reported income of £80 and spending of £200. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £24.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Bangladesh.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Biswanath Aid UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (biswanathaid.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

### Is Biswanath Aid UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Biswanath Aid UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Biswanath Aid UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Bangladesh.

### Does Biswanath Aid UK give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Biswanath Aid UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Biswanath Aid UK give each year?

The register does not break out Biswanath Aid UK'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 £200. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,968 a year.

### How large is Biswanath Aid UK?

In its latest reported year Biswanath Aid UK reported income of £80 and spending of £200.


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