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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1134929
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Calabar Union of the United Kingdom is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1134929. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nigeria. The register describes its activities as: “HEALTH AWARENESS DAY AND CULTURAL EVENT IN LEWISHAM IN 13th SEPTEMBER 2014.DONATION TO BK FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND IN CALABAR, NIGERIA 28th FEBRUARY 2015. A CULTURAL & FUNDRAISING NIGHT ON SATURDAY 10th AUGUST 2019 IN SUPPORT OF A CHARITY FOR AUDITORY & VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN CALABAR, NIGERIA. DONATION TO…” Its charitable objects are: “To further or benefit Calabar communities residing in the United Kingdom and people living in Calabar, Nigeria (the beneficiaries) by associating together the said beneficiaries, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education, promote good health and to provide facilities in the interests…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £8,713 and spending of £5,677.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,713
Latest spending
£5,677
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,713 | £5,677 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,170 | £435 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,395 | £2,093 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,497 | £2,155 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,000 | £900 |
Charitable objects
To further or benefit Calabar communities residing in the United Kingdom and people living in Calabar, Nigeria (the beneficiaries) by associating together the said beneficiaries, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education, promote good health and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the beneficiaries.
Where it operates
Nigeria
- Trustees
- 4
What Calabar Union of the United Kingdom funds
Calabar Union of the United Kingdom is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £11.3k in total.
How to apply to Calabar Union of the United Kingdom
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Calabar Union of the United Kingdom 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 about Calabar Union of the United Kingdom
Is Calabar Union of the United Kingdom open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Calabar Union of the United Kingdom is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Calabar Union of the United Kingdom fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nigeria.
Does Calabar Union of the United Kingdom give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Calabar Union of the United Kingdom makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Calabar Union of the United Kingdom give each year?
The register does not break out Calabar Union of the United Kingdom'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 £5,677. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,252 a year.
How large is Calabar Union of the United Kingdom?
In its latest reported year Calabar Union of the United Kingdom reported income of £8,713 and spending of £5,677.
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