# Children of Sudan

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1144415 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1144415)
- Website: https://www.childrenofsudan.net
- Latest income: £799; spending £101
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Other names: Cos (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/children-of-sudan

The charity has been devoted to working with the British Sudanese diaspora, especially youth, addressing issues of identity. We also may fundraise and work closely with UK registered charities and organise fundraising events. Our aim is to build a strong community where the youth feel empowered and a strong sense of identity.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2026 | £799 | £101 | not filed |
| 1 Aug 2025 | £819 | £120 | not filed |
| 1 Aug 2024 | £2,647 | £2,588 | not filed |
| 1 Aug 2023 | £8,100 | £9,372 | not filed |
| 1 Aug 2022 | £7,930 | £69 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education, relieve and overcome poverty and promote health in Sudan in particular but not exclusively by:1. To advance the education of the public in the subject of child-related illness especially cancer in Sudan by:a) carrying out regular cultural events to promote international public awareness.b)liaising with international media to promote medical education and research in Sudan.c) liaising with other organisations to promote education, medical training and public health.2. Relieve poverty by:a) providing aid towards the construction of Children's education and medical facilities in Sudan.b) offering international child sponsorship programmes for Children living in Sudan.c) sponsoring good quality medical care for Children of Sudan regardless of race, religion or socio-economic programme.3. Promote health by:a) taking part in active charitable and medical relief work either alone or in co-operation with organisations with similar objectives.

## What it funds

Children of Sudan is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Children of Sudan reported income of £799 and spending of £101. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Aug 2026, it spent £12.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Children of Sudan in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (childrenofsudan.net) 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 Children of Sudan open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Children of Sudan is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Children of Sudan fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

### Does Children of Sudan give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Children of Sudan makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Children of Sudan give each year?

The register does not break out Children of Sudan's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Aug 2026 was £101. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,450 a year.

### How large is Children of Sudan?

In its latest reported year Children of Sudan reported income of £799 and spending of £101.


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