# The Ethiopian Aid Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1143501 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1143501)
- Website: https://www.ethiopianaidfoundation.org
- Latest income: £7,565; spending £5,378
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Ethiopia
- Other names: The Zelka Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ethiopian-aid-foundation

Submitting Grants Applications for Partner NGO's in Ethiopia and the UK.Supporting the Ethiopian/Eritrean Community in the United Kingdom.Supporting destitute Ethiopians/Eritreans in the UK who have 'no access to public funds'.Building low cost supported housing in Ethiopia and supporting urban slums dwellers.Providing grants/tools/items/advice to individuals in need.Education/Training.

## 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 2025 | £7,565 | £5,378 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,458 | £1,356 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £947 | £212 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £498 | £123 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,667 | £5,923 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively among ethiopians both in the UK and in Ethiopia, by relieving needs associated with their social or economic circumstances by the provision of advice, support, representation, translation and interpreting services in matters such as housing, education, health, training and employment

## What it funds

The Ethiopian Aid Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and economic / community development / employment for older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Ethiopian Aid Foundation reported income of £7,565 and spending of £5,378. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £13k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ethiopian Aid Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ethiopianaidfoundation.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 Ethiopian Aid Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Ethiopian Aid Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Ethiopian Aid Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Ethiopian Aid Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Ethiopian Aid Foundation'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 2025 was £5,378. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,598 a year.

### How large is The Ethiopian Aid Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Ethiopian Aid Foundation reported income of £7,565 and spending of £5,378.


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