Bk's Heroes grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1166912
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Bk's Heroes is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1166912. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “Raising awareness of Brain and Kidney disease and funds for research into cures, treatment and care for people suffering from them. Financial and physical support for sufferers and there families during their challengesFunds are being raised via donation, sporting events and social gatherings including music…” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit in advancement of health by the prevention of and relief for people suffering from brain cancer and kidney disease by providing funding for research into the prevention and treatment of these illnesses.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £16.4k and spending of £8,614.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£16.4k
Latest spending
£8,614
- What it funds
- Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £16.4k | £8,614 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £24.2k | £16.1k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £23.5k | £22.5k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £30.7k | £34.3k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £14.1k | £4,591 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit in advancement of health by the prevention of and relief for people suffering from brain cancer and kidney disease by providing funding for research into the prevention and treatment of these illnesses.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 5
What Bk's Heroes funds
Bk's Heroes is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £86.1k in total.
How to apply to Bk's Heroes
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bk's Heroes in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bksheroes.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 Bk's Heroes
Is Bk's Heroes open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bk's Heroes is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Bk's Heroes fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does Bk's Heroes give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bk's Heroes makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Bk's Heroes give each year?
The register does not break out Bk's Heroes'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 £8,614. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.2k a year.
How large is Bk's Heroes?
In its latest reported year Bk's Heroes reported income of £16.4k and spending of £8,614.
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