UK funding workspaceFriends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1117070
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Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1117070. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “THE CHARITY'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS SEEKING JUSTICE, EQUITY AND FAIRNESS FOR DEPRIVED PEOPLE OF AFRICA AND FIGHTING CORRUPTIONS AT ALL LEVELS IN THE WHOLE CONTINENT OF AFRICA.” Its charitable objects are: “To develop the capacity and skills of members of the society of members of the socially and economically disadvantages community of Africa in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £7,319 and spending of £6,284.
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Latest income
£7,319
Latest spending
£6,284
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £7,319 | £6,284 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £234 | £184 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £203 | £213 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £2,526 | £2,323 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £170 | £200 |
Charitable objects
To develop the capacity and skills of members of the society of members of the socially and economically disadvantages community of Africa in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) funds
Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £9,204 in total.
How to apply to Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (foacon.co.uk) 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 Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon)
Is Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £6,284. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,841 a year.
How large is Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon)?
In its latest reported year Friends of Africa Consortium (Foacon) reported income of £7,319 and spending of £6,284.
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