# The Forgotten People

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1197332 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197332)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ukraine
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/forgotten-people

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## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## 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

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Forgotten People reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Malaysia and 1 more area.

## How to apply

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

### 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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