# The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1120204 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120204)
- Website: https://www.cuft.org
- Latest income: £880; spending £826
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire, South Africa
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/children-of-universe-foundation

During the year the charity received donations to be remitted to The Children of the Universe Foundation in South Africa.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £880 | £826 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £291 | £221 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,243 | £1,007 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £51 | £3 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the charity is to further the charitable purposes of the South African registered Children of the Universe foundation, a public benefit organisation engaged in public benefit activities in the republic of South Africa as contemplated in section 30 of the South African income tax act no. 58 of 1962 as amended, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of such funds, assets, services or resources as the trustees may from time to time determine.

## What it funds

The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) reported income of £880 and spending of £826. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £2,057 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and South Africa.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (cuft.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

### Is The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) 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 the Universe Foundation (Uk) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and South Africa.

### Does The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) give each year?

The register does not break out The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £826. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £411 a year.

### How large is The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk)?

In its latest reported year The Children of the Universe Foundation (Uk) reported income of £880 and spending of £826.


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