UK funding workspaceChildren of the Vanni grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1185407
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Children of the Vanni is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1185407. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka, Uganda and India. The register describes its activities as: “The activity of the Children of Vanni is to enable children from Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lankato pursue further education in any field after passing A'Level or its equivalent. The course followed by thebeneficiary of a grant from the Trust may follow a course in any technical or academic subject, but…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance education for the public benefit among young people from sri Lanka, India or Uganda by providing grants of financial assistance to enable them to pursue further education in any field.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £7,600 and spending of £8,450.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,600
Latest spending
£8,450
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £7,600 | £8,450 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £9,110 | £9,873 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5,182 | £4,332 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,060 | £978 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To advance education for the public benefit among young people from sri Lanka, India or Uganda by providing grants of financial assistance to enable them to pursue further education in any field.
Where it operates
Sri Lanka, Uganda, India
- Trustees
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What Children of the Vanni funds
Children of the Vanni is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £23.6k in total.
How to apply to Children of the Vanni
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Children of the Vanni 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 about Children of the Vanni
Is Children of the Vanni open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Children of the Vanni is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Children of the Vanni fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka, Uganda and India.
Does Children of the Vanni give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Children of the Vanni makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Children of the Vanni give each year?
The register does not break out Children of the Vanni's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £8,450. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,727 a year.
How large is Children of the Vanni?
In its latest reported year Children of the Vanni reported income of £7,600 and spending of £8,450.
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