# Compassion for Children

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1215548 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1215548)
- Website: https://compassionforchildren.co.uk
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/compassion-for-children

Compassion for Children support disadvantaged children in poor areas of Sri Lanka and Indonesia.The Charity Objects are;The prevention or relief of poverty primarily but not exclusively amongchildren in Sri Lanka and Indonesia, Timor, for the public benefit by providingor assisting in the provision of food, shelter, healthcare and education inparticular by providing grants.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Compassion for Children is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation / housing for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Compassion for Children in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (compassionforchildren.co.uk) 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.

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