UK grants and fundersThe Farakunku Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1165558
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The Farakunku Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1165558. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as The Gambia. The register describes its activities as: “The Farakunku Foundation supports children and young people in The Gambia. Our activities focus on education and healthcare.” Its charitable objects are: “A. For the public benefit to promote the education of people under the age of 18 in the Gambia in such ways as the trustees think fit, including by awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any school or college. B. The relief of sickness and the preservation of health of…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £13k and spending of £17.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£13k
Latest spending
£17.3k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £13k | £17.3k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £19.3k | £15.6k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11.9k | £11.4k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £11.9k | £10.9k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,665 | £9,582 |
Charitable objects
A. For the public benefit to promote the education of people under the age of 18 in the Gambia in such ways as the trustees think fit, including by awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any school or college. B. The relief of sickness and the preservation of health of people under the age of 18 in the Gambia.c. The prevention or relief of poverty in the Gambia by providing; grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.d. The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, of people living in the Gambia, by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facilities.
Where it operates
The Gambia
- Trustees
- 5
What The Farakunku Foundation funds
The Farakunku Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £64.8k in total.
How to apply to The Farakunku Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Farakunku Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (farakunku.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 about The Farakunku Foundation
Is The Farakunku Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Farakunku Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Farakunku Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as The Gambia.
Does The Farakunku Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Farakunku Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Farakunku Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Farakunku 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 £17.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13k a year.
How large is The Farakunku Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Farakunku Foundation reported income of £13k and spending of £17.3k.
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