# Faith in Government

- Type: Central government / ALB
- Charity number: 1167607 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167607)
- Website: https://faithingovernment.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £14.8k
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Philippines
- Other names: Fig (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/faith-in-government

Faith in Government helps Christians in public and private sectors in low and middle income countries to promote the sound administration and development of the law, according to the tenets of their faith. It does this by fundraising in the UK, then giving small grants to a Christian NGO in the Philippines, and to support publications and global conferences on this subject.

## 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 | £0 | £14.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £23.5k | £9,210 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £22.1k | £31.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £33.3k | £7,999 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £24.9k | £7,481 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:1. Enabling and aiding christians in public and private sectors in low and middle income countries to promote the sound administration and development of the law, according to the tenets of their Faith.2. The promotion of ethical standards of conduct and compliance with the law in the public and private sectors in low and middle income countries.

## What it funds

Faith in Government is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and human rights / equality / diversity for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Faith in Government reported income of £0 and spending of £14.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £71.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Philippines.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Faith in Government in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (faithingovernment.org.uk) 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 Faith in Government open for applications now?

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

### Where does Faith in Government fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Philippines.

### Does Faith in Government give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Faith in Government makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Faith in Government give each year?

The register does not break out Faith in Government'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 £14.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.3k a year.

### How large is Faith in Government?

In its latest reported year Faith in Government reported income of £0 and spending of £14.8k.


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