# Cherish Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1012868 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1012868)
- Website: https://www.cherishfund.org.uk
- Latest income: £20.9k; spending £25.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cherish-fund

Cherish works with children and families in crisis, in Africa and the UK. In Africa we focus on education, relief and development, while in the UK we have worked with victims of domestic violence, and children in areas of high deprivation. Cherish always works direct with local service providers. All projects have been inspected by a trustee, or other nominated person.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Cherish Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Cherish Fund reported income of £20.9k and spending of £25.2k.

## How to apply

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

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

### Does Cherish Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Cherish Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Cherish Fund?

In its latest reported year Cherish Fund reported income of £20.9k and spending of £25.2k.


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