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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1153784
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The Children of Sikkim is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1153784. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India. The register describes its activities as: “The Children of Sikkim supports the education of children of deprived backgrounds from Sikkim, NE India, at institutions in India. We fund students at Dr Graham's Homes school in Kalimpong, via donations to Dr Graham's Home UK. Students in further education we fund directly. Our income comes mainly from sponsors who…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of Children from Sikkim, north east India by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by any government or local authority or any other public body. For the public benefit to promote the education of such persons in such ways as the charity trustees…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £19.2k and spending of £15.4k.
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Latest income
£19.2k
Latest spending
£15.4k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £19.2k | £15.4k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £13.6k | £16.3k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £17.5k | £17.3k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.9k | £13.5k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12.4k | £12.7k |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of Children from Sikkim, north east India by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by any government or local authority or any other public body. For the public benefit to promote the education of such persons in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by: 1. Awarding to such Children scholarships, maintenance allowances, and grants; 2. Providing their education to undertake travel in furtherance of that education and to assist them by providing grants, maintenance allowances or paying fees for them to attend at any further schools, universities or colleges, or to prepare them for entry into any occupation, trade or profession on leaving any educational establishment; to assist in such ways as the charity trustees think fit any charity in place whose aims include advancing of education of persons under the age of 25 years by developing their mental, physical and moral capabilities through leisure time activities.
Where it operates
India
- Trustees
- 4
What The Children of Sikkim funds
The Children of Sikkim 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £75.3k in total.
How to apply to The Children of Sikkim
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Children of Sikkim in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (the-children-of-sikkim.org) 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 The Children of Sikkim
Is The Children of Sikkim open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Children of Sikkim is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Children of Sikkim fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.
Does The Children of Sikkim give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Children of Sikkim makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Children of Sikkim give each year?
The register does not break out The Children of Sikkim's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £15.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.1k a year.
How large is The Children of Sikkim?
In its latest reported year The Children of Sikkim reported income of £19.2k and spending of £15.4k.
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