The Diwali Foundation grants

Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1190061

Verified 12 days ago

19 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Disability

Grant schemes

0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed

The Diwali Foundation has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.

OpenAccess to Elected Office FundCabinet OfficeUp to £500k · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · 8d left
OpenClare Milne TrustCornwall Community Foundation£250 – £10k · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · 8d left
OpenThe Will Charitable Trust: about usThe Will Charitable TrustAmount not specified · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · 24d left
OpenPilkington Charities’ FundCommunity Foundation for MerseysideUp to £20k · Closes 27 Nov 2026
OpenCollaboration for a Sustainable Future: coordinating groupsResearch England£10k – £100k · Closes 7 Jan 2027

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Original sources

https://diwalibasketbrigade.org/https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190061

About this funder

From the charity register and the funder's published information.

Diwali is a time of celebration and happiness. However, unfortunately there are many people in our communities who, for whatever reason, do not have much to cheer about. Some families struggle to make ends meet. The Diwali Foundation is our small effort to support and spread the message of hope, happiness, and giving to those in need from all faiths and backgrounds

Latest income

£91k

Latest spending

£66.1k

What it funds: Disability
Who it helps: Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilities
How it gives: Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides services

What The Diwali Foundation funds

The Diwali Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year The Diwali Foundation reported income of £91k and spending of £66.1k.

How to apply to The Diwali Foundation

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Diwali Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (diwalibasketbrigade.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 The Diwali Foundation

Is The Diwali Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Diwali Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

Does The Diwali Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Diwali Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

How large is The Diwali Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Diwali Foundation reported income of £91k and spending of £66.1k.

Guides

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