The Black Fund grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1193982
The Black Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1193982. The register describes its activities as: “Prevention or relief of poverty of the African and Caribbean diaspora in the United Kingdom by making grants to charities and community groups.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £2,703 and spending of £22.6k.
Verified 19 days ago30 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
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What The Black Fund funds
The Black Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Black Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Black Fund in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (theblackfund.co.uk) 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 The Black Fund
Is The Black Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Black Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Black Fund give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Black Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Black Fund?
In its latest reported year The Black Fund reported income of £2,703 and spending of £22.6k.
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