# Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1188446 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188446)
- Latest income: £4,419; spending £33.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dessoky-ubuntu-foundation

The promotion of education of the general public in the topics of international relations, human geography, politics or sociology. The promotion of racial harmony, equality, diversity and social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,419 | £33.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,759 | £23.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £101k | £26k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £150k | £35.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3.1 the objects of the CIO are to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular, but not limited to:3.1.1 the promotion of education of the general public in the topics of international relations, human geography, politics or sociology; 3.1.2 the promotion of racial harmony for the public benefit by (for example):(a) Promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial groups;(b) Advancing education and raising awareness about different racial groups to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups; and(c) Working towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race;3.1.3 the promotion of equality and diversity;3.1.4 the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.for the purpose of this clause ‘socially excluded’ means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs; discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment; poor educational or skills attainment; relationship and family breakdown;…

## What it funds

Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation reported income of £4,419 and spending of £33.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £118k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £33.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £23.6k a year.

### How large is Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation?

In its latest reported year Dessoky Ubuntu Foundation reported income of £4,419 and spending of £33.1k.


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