# The British Friends of Kiribati

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1143996 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1143996)
- Latest income: £8,670; spending £7,056
- What it funds: Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: Kiribati
- Other names: London Friends of Kiribati (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-friends-of-kiribati

The Charity established itself during the summer of 2011 and accepted donations from supporters who wished to provide financial assistance to the athletes of Kiribati who were training for the Olympic Games to be held in London in 2012 . Further support was given in respect of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £8,670 | £7,056 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £10.2k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of sports facilities and equipment to enable the people of Kiribati to participate in amateur sport in Kiribati and at international events in other parts of the world, and thereby to assist in their development; and(b) To organize or provide or assist in the organization and provision of facilities in Kiribati in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation and with the primary objective of improving the conditions of life of persons in Kiribati who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, financial hardship or other social and economic circumstances.

## What it funds

The British Friends of Kiribati is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and recreation for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year The British Friends of Kiribati reported income of £8,670 and spending of £7,056. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £17.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Friends of Kiribati in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The British Friends of Kiribati open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Friends of Kiribati is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The British Friends of Kiribati fund?

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

### Does The British Friends of Kiribati give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The British Friends of Kiribati makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The British Friends of Kiribati give each year?

The register does not break out The British Friends of Kiribati's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £7,056. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,443 a year.

### How large is The British Friends of Kiribati?

In its latest reported year The British Friends of Kiribati reported income of £8,670 and spending of £7,056.


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