# Erauk

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 800543 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/800543)
- Company number: 02294497
- Website: https://www.era-uk.org
- Latest income: £2,364; spending £1,484
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Eritrea
- Other names: Era-Uk (working); Eritrean Relief Association U K (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/erauk

Fundraising activities to meet demands led charitable projects in Eritrea have been our priority. Currently the two main projects are i) in support of children and schools for the visually and hearing impaired, and ii) in support of education of students through the provision of suitable electronic devices.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £2,364 | £1,484 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,337 | £2,251 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £7,590 | £12.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2,147 | £10.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,361 | £11.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide relief rehabilitation and development aid and assistance to the victims of famine and war in Eritrea including refugees therefrom.

## What it funds

Erauk is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Erauk reported income of £2,364 and spending of £1,484. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £38.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Erauk in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (era-uk.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 Erauk open for applications now?

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

### Where does Erauk fund?

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

### Does Erauk give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Erauk makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Erauk give each year?

The register does not break out Erauk's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £1,484. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,635 a year.

### How large is Erauk?

In its latest reported year Erauk reported income of £2,364 and spending of £1,484.


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