# Children in Education UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1132832 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1132832)
- Company number: 06927071
- Latest income: £946; spending £933
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/children-in-education-uk

To provide and cover the cost of study/school materials for underprivileged children and young people in the UK.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2022 | £946 | £933 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £665 | £585 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of Children in India and other parts of the world by the provision of financial assistance, educational and scholastic materials, study aids and such other facilities as may be useful in promoting primary educationin furtherance of its principal object Children in education UK may establish, manage, promote and financially assist schools and othereducational establishments and promote and/or finance seminars, exhibitions, musical performances, books and publications, documents, magazines and other like items

## What it funds

Children in Education UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Children in Education UK reported income of £946 and spending of £933. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2022, it spent £1,518 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Children in Education UK 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

### Is Children in Education UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Children in Education UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Children in Education UK give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Children in Education UK give each year?

The register does not break out Children in Education UK'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 2022 was £933. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £759 a year.

### How large is Children in Education UK?

In its latest reported year Children in Education UK reported income of £946 and spending of £933.


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