# Dorothea Mission (Uk)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1033720 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1033720)
- Latest income: £30.7k; spending £26.7k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dorothea-mission

Visiting churches and organisations to inform them of Africa's spiritual needs, and encourage support of the Dorothea Mission in Africa

## 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 Mar 2026 | £30.7k | £26.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12.6k | £14.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £18.5k | £17k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11.1k | £12.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £16.9k | £13.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion in the countries of southern Africa and the United Kingdom, in particular by supporting Christian missionaries and evangelisation

## What it funds

Dorothea Mission (Uk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Dorothea Mission (Uk) reported income of £30.7k and spending of £26.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £84.1k 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 Dorothea Mission (Uk) 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 Dorothea Mission (Uk) open for applications now?

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

### Where does Dorothea Mission (Uk) fund?

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

### Does Dorothea Mission (Uk) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Dorothea Mission (Uk) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Dorothea Mission (Uk) give each year?

The register does not break out Dorothea Mission (Uk)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £26.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.8k a year.

### How large is Dorothea Mission (Uk)?

In its latest reported year Dorothea Mission (Uk) reported income of £30.7k and spending of £26.7k.


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