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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1187734
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Communities Defeating Poverty is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1187734. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tanzania. The register describes its activities as: “Fundraising activities and events raising money to pay for training courses (based on a needs assessment) of local people in communities throught the world that are suffering from poverty, to teach those communities how to become self sufficient.” Its charitable objects are: “The prevention of relief of Poverty in kenya or other parts of the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need, and/or charities or other organisations working in the relief of Poverty.” In the year to 31 Jul 2024 it reported income of £5,778 and spending of £5,006.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,778
Latest spending
£5,006
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | £5,778 | £5,006 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £14.7k | £310 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £4,023 | £3,020 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £3,653 | £2,025 |
Charitable objects
The prevention of relief of Poverty in kenya or other parts of the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need, and/or charities or other organisations working in the relief of Poverty.
Where it operates
Tanzania
- Trustees
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What Communities Defeating Poverty funds
Communities Defeating Poverty is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Jul 2024, it spent £10.4k in total.
How to apply to Communities Defeating Poverty
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Communities Defeating Poverty 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 Communities Defeating Poverty
Is Communities Defeating Poverty open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Communities Defeating Poverty is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Communities Defeating Poverty fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tanzania.
Does Communities Defeating Poverty give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Communities Defeating Poverty makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Communities Defeating Poverty give each year?
The register does not break out Communities Defeating Poverty's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2024 was £5,006. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £2,590 a year.
How large is Communities Defeating Poverty?
In its latest reported year Communities Defeating Poverty reported income of £5,778 and spending of £5,006.
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