# Chaffinch

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206986 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206986)
- Website: https://www.chaffinch.org.uk
- Latest income: £37.1k; spending £28.9k
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chaffinch

FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING FUNDS AND MATERIALSUPPORT FOR FOOD, SHELTER, EDUCATION, MEDICAL CARE, AND OTHER RELATEDEXPENSES TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE KIBERA SLUM, KENYA.THESE AIMS TO BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF LOCALLY RUN PROJECTS ANDENTERPRISES.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Chaffinch is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Chaffinch reported income of £37.1k and spending of £28.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chaffinch in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (chaffinch.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 Chaffinch open for applications now?

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

### Does Chaffinch give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Chaffinch makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Chaffinch?

In its latest reported year Chaffinch reported income of £37.1k and spending of £28.9k.


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