# Born Equal

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1182740 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182740)
- Website: https://www.born-equal.org.uk
- Latest income: £120; spending £29
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/born-equal

Born Equal provides support to people affected by in-equality across the world, with particular focus on those considered hidden or ignored. We provide support through grant making, advocacy and supporting the work of other charitable organisations.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Born Equal is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Born Equal reported income of £120 and spending of £29.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Born Equal in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (born-equal.org.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

### Is Born Equal open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Born Equal is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Born Equal give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Born Equal?

In its latest reported year Born Equal reported income of £120 and spending of £29.


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