# Congolese Support Group (Csg)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1148585 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1148585)
- Website: https://www.congolesesupportgroup.org/blog
- Latest income: £20.6k; spending £12.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Manchester City, Barnsley, Birmingham City, Leeds City, Stockton-on-tees, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Liverpool City, Coventry City, Angola, Belgium, France, South Africa, Congo (Democratic Republic), United States
- Other names: Congolese Support Group (previous); Csg (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/congolese-support-group

Main DR Congolese organisati in UK with 5 Commissions:1. Immigration: Im. workshops, guide, assistant other, organise conferences, public awareness.2. Education and Integration: Free Leadership Training, EAL & IT, CV Centre, Homework Club for young3. Unity: Link and working together4. Culture: Recreation, Young and adult culture exchange, 5. Public Relation: Sharing value, Media and Link

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2025 | £20.6k | £12.9k | not filed |
| 27 Apr 2024 | £11.4k | £16.2k | not filed |
| 27 Apr 2023 | £5,738 | £17.9k | not filed |
| 27 Apr 2022 | £11.1k | £57k | not filed |
| 27 Apr 2021 | £24.9k | £15.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the organisation is for the benefit of the public: 1. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities of UK, in such a way that such members are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. 2. To advance and promote the education of young people and adults through the provision of direct educational services and working with others including educational establishments for the benefit of the community. 3. To promote religious and racial harmony and equality and diversity for the public benefit in particular by working towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 4. To promote civic responsibility and good citizenship. 5. To relieve financial hardship, sickness and poor health amongst young people and adults through the provision of physical activities, promotion of healthy lifestyles and raising awareness on health issues that affect the community. 6. To promote human rights (as set out in the in the universal declaration of human rights and subsequent united nations conventions and declarations) for the public benefit in particular by:• promote public Support for human rights;• relieving the need among the victims of human rights abuse;• obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuse; and• monitoring abuses of human rights.

## What it funds

Congolese Support Group (Csg) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Congolese Support Group (Csg) reported income of £20.6k and spending of £12.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 27 Apr 2025, it spent £119k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Manchester City, Barnsley, Birmingham City and Leeds City and 11 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Congolese Support Group (Csg) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (congolesesupportgroup.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

### Is Congolese Support Group (Csg) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Congolese Support Group (Csg) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Congolese Support Group (Csg) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Manchester City, Barnsley, Birmingham City and Leeds City and 11 more areas.

### Does Congolese Support Group (Csg) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Congolese Support Group (Csg) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Congolese Support Group (Csg) give each year?

The register does not break out Congolese Support Group (Csg)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 27 Apr 2025 was £12.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £23.8k a year.

### How large is Congolese Support Group (Csg)?

In its latest reported year Congolese Support Group (Csg) reported income of £20.6k and spending of £12.9k.


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