# Charity Needs Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1168917 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168917)
- Website: https://www.charityneeds.com
- Latest income: £520; spending £90
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, United States
- Other names: Cnf and Charity Needs (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-needs-foundation

Charity Needs Foundation promotes, markets and profiles voluntary sector organisations worldwide, both charities and non-profits.We do this primarily for registered organisations, those that can prove they are observed by an appropriate regulatory body.For those organisations who are not registered, CNF can still provide this promotional service if under a registered umbrella organisation.

## 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 | £520 | £90 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £2,647 | £520 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,183 | £240 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,407 | £3,303 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £648 | £232 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:(1) To promote the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by:a) liaising between charities and voluntary organisations, including governmentagencies where needed;b) identifying Needs in the voluntary sector and establishing projects or policiesto address them;c) assisting in the administration of funding programmes to charities andvoluntary organisations that are just starting up and need support, includingthose already established that could utilise the same administration systemsthat cnf itself benefits from;d) providing information to the press and the public on the operation of, orproblems encountered by, the voluntary sector;e) providing advice and information on fundraising techniques appropriate forvoluntary organisations and charities;charity Needs constitution (last amended 22nd august 2016): page 1 of 22f) act as a representative of the voluntary sector in relation to governmentpolicies and legislation;g) advising businesses on charitable giving and encouraging employees toparticipate in voluntary work;h) providing advice and information to the public and to existing organisationson how to establish charities and voluntary organisations.‘the voluntary sector’ means charities and voluntaryorganisations.? Charities are organisations, which are established forexclusively charitable purposes in accordance with thelaw of England and Wales.? Voluntary organisations are independent organisations,which are established for purposes that…

## What it funds

Charity Needs Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Charity Needs Foundation reported income of £520 and spending of £90. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £4,385 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and United States.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity Needs Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (charityneeds.com) 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 Charity Needs Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Charity Needs Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and United States.

### Does Charity Needs Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Charity Needs Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Charity Needs Foundation'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 £90. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £877 a year.

### How large is Charity Needs Foundation?

In its latest reported year Charity Needs Foundation reported income of £520 and spending of £90.


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