# Calabar Union of the United Kingdom

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1134929 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1134929)
- Latest income: £8,713; spending £5,677
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Nigeria
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/calabar-union-of-united-kingdom

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 VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN CALABAR, NIGERIA 24th NOVEMBER 2019

## 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 | £8,713 | £5,677 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,170 | £435 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,395 | £2,093 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,497 | £2,155 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,000 | £900 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Calabar Union of the United Kingdom reported income of £8,713 and spending of £5,677. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £11.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Calabar Union of the United Kingdom 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 Calabar Union of the United Kingdom open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 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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