# China UK Development Council

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 1149575 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1149575)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire, Nottinghamshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/china-uk-development-council

The charity was formed in order to raise funds to assist with the development of educational programmes for Chinese students 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 3 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 3 Apr 2022 | £3,000 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 3 Apr 2021 | £2,000 | £2,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit, to advance the education of young people under the age of 25 in the subject of chinese and english language and culture.in furtherance of this object, this will include the exchange of education, culture, science and technology between young people above the age of 18 years in China and the UK in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by awarding to young people scholarships, maintenance allowances or travel grants tenable to any university, college or institution of higher or further education in both China and the UK.

## What it funds

China UK Development Council is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year China UK Development Council reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 3 Apr 2024, it spent £5,000 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire and Nottinghamshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from China UK Development Council 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 China UK Development Council open for applications now?

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

### Where does China UK Development Council fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire and Nottinghamshire.

### Does China UK Development Council give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does China UK Development Council give each year?

The register does not break out China UK Development Council's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 3 Apr 2024 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £1,250 a year.

### How large is China UK Development Council?

In its latest reported year China UK Development Council reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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