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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1178465
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The Favela Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1178465. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Brazil. The register describes its activities as: “Increasing access to education and social welfare in favela's in Brazil, by giving financial support and grants to locally run projects.” Its charitable objects are: “The object of the CIO is the advancement of education for the public benefit in the communities of the favelas of Brazil, in particular those living in the municipality of rio de janeiro.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £6,608 and spending of £14.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,608
Latest spending
£14.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversityRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,608 | £14.4k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £19.7k | £8,131 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.1k | £24.4k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £26.7k | £17k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £31.7k | £31.9k |
Charitable objects
The object of the CIO is the advancement of education for the public benefit in the communities of the favelas of Brazil, in particular those living in the municipality of rio de janeiro.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Brazil
- Trustees
- 5
What The Favela Foundation funds
The Favela Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £95.8k in total.
How to apply to The Favela Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Favela Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thefavelafoundation.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 Favela Foundation
Is The Favela Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Favela Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Favela Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Brazil.
Does The Favela Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Favela Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Favela Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Favela 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 £14.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.2k a year.
How large is The Favela Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Favela Foundation reported income of £6,608 and spending of £14.4k.
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