Children First International grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1057811
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Children First International is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1057811. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire, Hampshire, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The register describes its activities as: “A small independent charity with a desire to help children by encouraging and facilitating the development of life-skills, better mental health and personal self-esteem whilst networking to raise awareness amongst children of other cultures.The charity operates in the UK and elsewhere to provide funding and…” Its charitable objects are: “1) to contribute to the relief of poverty of under privileged Children in Children's homes in harare, Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the world. 2) to provide, and enhance educational facilities for under privileged Children in Children's homes in harare, Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the world. 3) to provide or assist in the…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £5,424 and spending of £16.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,424
Latest spending
£16.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £5,424 | £16.4k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,131 | £9,249 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,243 | £19.6k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £17.6k | £20.6k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £7,952 | £5,507 |
Charitable objects
1) to contribute to the relief of poverty of under privileged Children in Children's homes in harare, Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the world. 2) to provide, and enhance educational facilities for under privileged Children in Children's homes in harare, Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the world. 3) to provide or assist in the provision of, and enhance recreational and leisure facilities for under privileged Children in Children's homes in harare, Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the world. 4) to do all such other things as may be charitably beneficial to under privileged Children in Children's homes in harare, Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the world.
Where it operates
West Berkshire, Hampshire, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
- Formerly
- Children First
- Trustees
- 3
What Children First International funds
Children First International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £71.3k in total.
How to apply to Children First International
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Children First International in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (childrenfirstinternational.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 about Children First International
Is Children First International open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Children First International is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Children First International fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire, Hampshire, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Does Children First International give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Children First International makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Children First International give each year?
The register does not break out Children First International'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 2026 was £16.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.3k a year.
How large is Children First International?
In its latest reported year Children First International reported income of £5,424 and spending of £16.4k.
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