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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1122261
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Chennai Challenge is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1122261. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and India. The register describes its activities as: “Chennai Challenge takes an annual trip of volunteers to Chennai. Work is carried out in schools, community centres and an orphanage. Projects are run by Madras YMCA or Oasis. Funds are given to provide resources that would not otherwise be possible. All volunteers on the trip are trained and have their life enriched…” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty in Chennai in particular by supporting the charitable work of ymca madras.to advance in life people through providing activities which develop their skills capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £121 and spending of £5.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£121
Latest spending
£5
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £121 | £5 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £950 | £3,241 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £0 | £2,969 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £550 | £50 |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £3,063 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty in Chennai in particular by supporting the charitable work of ymca madras.to advance in life people through providing activities which develop their skills capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, India
- Trustees
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What Chennai Challenge funds
Chennai Challenge is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £6,265 in total.
How to apply to Chennai Challenge
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chennai Challenge 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 Chennai Challenge
Is Chennai Challenge open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Chennai Challenge is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Chennai Challenge fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and India.
Does Chennai Challenge give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Chennai Challenge makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Chennai Challenge give each year?
The register does not break out Chennai Challenge's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £5. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,253 a year.
How large is Chennai Challenge?
In its latest reported year Chennai Challenge reported income of £121 and spending of £5.
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