# Buwan Kothi International Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1118484 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1118484)
- Latest income: £3,725; spending £216
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Throughout England, India
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/buwan-kothi-international-trust

The Trust raises funds for projects in Haryana in northern India, aimed at rural regeneration and building closer ties with rural communities in the state, directed at all times by the priorities of local people. Our major project is the building of a school and resource centre in the village of Buwan Kothi, in memory of one of our Trustees, Gilly Mundy, who died suddenly in March 2007.

## 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 | £3,725 | £216 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,215 | £432 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,220 | £1,096 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,475 | £12 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £9,264 | £10k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3. Application of income.the trustees must apply the income of the charity in furthering the following objects ("the objects")the promotion for the benefit of the public of rural regeneration in haryana, India, by all or any of the following means:i. The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in haryanaii. The advancement of the education of the children in haryana by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education:iii. The creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, building, and/or land for use on favourable terms. Iv. The maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities. V. The provision of recreational facilities in haryana for the public at large or those who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship, or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities:vi. The protection or conservation of the environment. Vii. The provision of public health facilities and child care. Viii. Such other means as may from time to time be determined subject to the prior written consent of the charity commissioners for England and Wales.

## What it funds

Buwan Kothi International Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Buwan Kothi International Trust reported income of £3,725 and spending of £216. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £11.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Buwan Kothi International Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 Buwan Kothi International Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Buwan Kothi International Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Buwan Kothi International Trust fund?

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

### Does Buwan Kothi International Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Buwan Kothi International Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Buwan Kothi International Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Buwan Kothi International Trust'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 £216. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,354 a year.

### How large is Buwan Kothi International Trust?

In its latest reported year Buwan Kothi International Trust reported income of £3,725 and spending of £216.


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