Compassion Direct grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1113505
Compassion Direct is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1113505. The register describes its activities as: “We work directly with children & families in shanties, mountain schools & refugees, encouraging self help, providing workshops, wells, vegetable gardens, goats, wind turbines, educational materials, rainwater harvesting tanks, libraries, school buildings & development centers in consultation with…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £2,920 and spending of £999.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Compassion Direct funds
Compassion Direct is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
How to apply to Compassion Direct
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Compassion Direct in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (compassiondirectuk.org) 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 about Compassion Direct
Is Compassion Direct open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Compassion Direct is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Compassion Direct give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Compassion Direct makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is Compassion Direct?
In its latest reported year Compassion Direct reported income of £2,920 and spending of £999.
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