# Cikoko

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1145533 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1145533)
- Latest income: £37.4k; spending £22k
- What it funds: Education / training, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cikoko

Cikoko provides funding for the advancement of education by supporting remote, rural community schools in Zambia. Funds will be applied to:- Teachers salaries- Teacher training- School equipment and materials- Set work books and stationery- Library development- School infrastructure development and improvements- Scholarship Awards to support the further education of pupils

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Cikoko is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and economic / community development / employment for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Cikoko reported income of £37.4k and spending of £22k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cikoko in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Cikoko open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cikoko is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Cikoko give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Cikoko makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Cikoko?

In its latest reported year Cikoko reported income of £37.4k and spending of £22k.


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