# Bk'S Heroes

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1166912 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1166912)
- Website: https://www.bksheroes.org
- Latest income: £16.4k; spending £8,614
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bks-heroes

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 concerts, comedy nights and balls.

## 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 | £16.4k | £8,614 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £24.2k | £16.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £23.5k | £22.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £30.7k | £34.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £14.1k | £4,591 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Bk'S Heroes reported income of £16.4k and spending of £8,614. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £86.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

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

### 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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