# Christian Action for India

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1144086 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1144086)
- Website: https://www.christianactionforindia.com
- Latest income: £16.4k; spending £11.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: India
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christian-action-for-india

Christian Action for India's vision is to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor through Christ-centred ideas and methods. CAFI is involved in a variety of projects in order to meet the dire needs of the poor and persecuted people of India. Partnering with a number of local mission organisations to distribute aid, CAFI has close relations with the local communities it is attempting to help.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £16.4k | £11.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £12.7k | £8,241 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £19.3k | £17.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £15.8k | £17.4k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £11k | £15.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> I) to advance the Christian religion through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures and providing and distributing literature as the trustees from time to time may think fit.ii) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provisions of funds, goods and services of any kind. Iii) to advance education in such ways as the trustees from time to time may think fit.iv) to promote such other charitable purposes as the trustees from time to time may think fit;particularly amongst the poor communities in India.

## What it funds

Christian Action for India is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Christian Action for India reported income of £16.4k and spending of £11.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £69.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Christian Action for India in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (christianactionforindia.com) 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 Christian Action for India open for applications now?

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

### Where does Christian Action for India fund?

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

### Does Christian Action for India give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Christian Action for India makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Christian Action for India give each year?

The register does not break out Christian Action for India'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 £11.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.9k a year.

### How large is Christian Action for India?

In its latest reported year Christian Action for India reported income of £16.4k and spending of £11.7k.


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