# The Diwali Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1190061 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190061)
- Website: https://diwalibasketbrigade.org/
- Latest income: £91k; spending £66.1k
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/diwali-foundation

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

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it 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

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

### 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.


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