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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1169275
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Compassion for Communities is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1169275. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Zimbabwe. The register describes its activities as: “We raise funds to support sustainable development projects in economically disadvantaged communities as a way to improve the conditions of life and achieving economic growth and regeneration. Current focus is introducing the drip irrigation system of agriculture in rural communities in Zimbabwe - sourcing drip…” Its charitable objects are: “1. To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: (a) The relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged Communities;(b) The promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.(c) To advance the education of…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £6,601 and spending of £8,800.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,601
Latest spending
£8,800
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activitiesEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,601 | £8,800 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,908 | £1,205 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £582 | £315 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £736 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5 | £11 |
Charitable objects
1. To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: (a) The relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged Communities;(b) The promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.(c) To advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development and to promote study and research in such subjects provided that the useful results of such study are disseminated to the public at large. This will include links between schools and other educational establishments around the world.sustainable development means “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.2. To advance the Christian religion through the establishment of places of worship that will both promote religion and the sustainable development aims of the charity.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Zimbabwe
- Trustees
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What Compassion for Communities funds
Compassion for Communities is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £10.3k in total.
How to apply to Compassion for Communities
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Compassion for Communities in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (comp4com.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 for Communities
Is Compassion for Communities open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Compassion for Communities is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Compassion for Communities fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Zimbabwe.
Does Compassion for Communities give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Compassion for Communities makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Compassion for Communities give each year?
The register does not break out Compassion for Communities's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £8,800. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,066 a year.
How large is Compassion for Communities?
In its latest reported year Compassion for Communities reported income of £6,601 and spending of £8,800.
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