# Connected Planet Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1194783 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1194783)
- Website: https://connectedplanetfoundation.com
- Latest income: £15.5k; spending £20.4k
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England, South Africa, Kenya
- Other names: Plogolution Cic (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/connected-planet-foundation

We provide opportunities for communities to learn about and connect with the natural world around them. Our work takes place in the UK, with activities including nature walks and litter picks, as well as in Africa, where we work with our trusted partners to provide opportunities for underprivileged communities to get involved in conservation and learn the importance of protecting the planet.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £15.5k | £20.4k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £17.7k | £21.8k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £17.2k | £22k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £38.6k | £15.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment primarily througha) community and school events/programmes;b) linking schools in the UK with schools in Africa through partner organisations;c) providing grants to charities/organisations in Africa to aid education on matters involving conservation and the environment.the prevention or relief of poverty in South Africa by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

## What it funds

Connected Planet Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Connected Planet Foundation reported income of £15.5k and spending of £20.4k. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £79.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, South Africa and Kenya.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Connected Planet Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (connectedplanetfoundation.com) 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 Connected Planet Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Connected Planet Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Connected Planet Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, South Africa and Kenya.

### Does Connected Planet Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Connected Planet Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Connected Planet Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Connected Planet Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £20.4k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £19.8k a year.

### How large is Connected Planet Foundation?

In its latest reported year Connected Planet Foundation reported income of £15.5k and spending of £20.4k.


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