Direct Aid grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1202579
Direct Aid is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1202579. The register describes its activities as: “RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONG PEOPLE IN THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES, BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH GOODS/SERVICES WHICH THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
Verified 19 days ago69 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
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What Direct Aid funds
Direct Aid is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to Direct Aid
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Direct Aid in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 about Direct Aid
Is Direct Aid open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Direct Aid is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Direct Aid give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Direct Aid makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Direct Aid?
In its latest reported year Direct Aid reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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