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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1197332
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The Forgotten People is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1197332. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Malaysia and 1 more area. The register describes its activities as: “N/A.” Its charitable objects are: “The object of the CIO is:the prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing financial aid/support (or other means deemed suitable) to individuals in need and charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.” In the year to 31 Dec 2024 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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The Forgotten People has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The object of the CIO is:the prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing financial aid/support (or other means deemed suitable) to individuals in need and charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ukraine
- Trustees
- 3
What The Forgotten People funds
The Forgotten People is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Forgotten People
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Forgotten People 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 The Forgotten People
Is The Forgotten People open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Forgotten People is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Forgotten People fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Malaysia and 1 more area.
Does The Forgotten People give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Forgotten People makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Forgotten People give each year?
The register does not break out The Forgotten People's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2024 was £0. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Forgotten People?
In its latest reported year The Forgotten People reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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