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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1166356
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Five Rivers Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1166356. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India. The register describes its activities as: “A UK based charity helping to advance the education of children and young people in the Panjab region of India.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, to advance the education of underprivileged children and young people in the panjab region of India (in particular, but not limited to, the gurdaspur and amritsar districts) by providing grants to charities, other [not-for-profit] organisations and individuals in…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £500 and spending of £1,070.
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Latest income
£500
Latest spending
£1,070
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £500 | £1,070 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £16k | £13.5k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, to advance the education of underprivileged children and young people in the panjab region of India (in particular, but not limited to, the gurdaspur and amritsar districts) by providing grants to charities, other [not-for-profit] organisations and individuals in order to help to fund school-level education, post-school skills-based training and learning aids for beneficiaries and to help families of beneficiaries to create and sustain a suitable [home] environment within which the beneficiaries can learn.
Where it operates
India
- Trustees
- 8
What Five Rivers Foundation funds
Five Rivers Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training 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 £14.6k in total.
How to apply to Five Rivers Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Five Rivers Foundation 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 about Five Rivers Foundation
Is Five Rivers Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Five Rivers Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Five Rivers Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.
Does Five Rivers Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Five Rivers Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Five Rivers Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Five Rivers 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 £1,070. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,914 a year.
How large is Five Rivers Foundation?
In its latest reported year Five Rivers Foundation reported income of £500 and spending of £1,070.
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