# Firefighters Aid for Children

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1048780 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1048780)
- Latest income: £1,000; spending £2,407
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Essex, Thurrock, Southend-on-sea, France, Romania
- Other names: Firefighters Aid to Children (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/firefighters-aid-for-children

We raise funds to relieve hardship and suffering for children and young people in the County of Essex and in Europe. We are all serving or retired firefighters and we use our unique public image to raise the profile of those requiring financial or material support, to enhance the quality of life of children of all ages.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2026 | £1,000 | £2,407 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2025 | £4,066 | £3,466 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £1,219 | £219 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £2,533 | £618 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of Children particularly those in Essex and in orphanages and hospitals in eastern Europe

## What it funds

Firefighters Aid for Children is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Firefighters Aid for Children reported income of £1,000 and spending of £2,407. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2026, it spent £6,710 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex, Thurrock, Southend-on-sea, France and Romania.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Firefighters Aid for Children in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Firefighters Aid for Children open for applications now?

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

### Where does Firefighters Aid for Children fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex, Thurrock, Southend-on-sea, France and Romania.

### Does Firefighters Aid for Children give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Firefighters Aid for Children give each year?

The register does not break out Firefighters Aid for Children's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2026 was £2,407. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,342 a year.

### How large is Firefighters Aid for Children?

In its latest reported year Firefighters Aid for Children reported income of £1,000 and spending of £2,407.


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