# Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1128540 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1128540)
- Latest income: £2,458; spending £2,296
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Sheffield City, Pakistan
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-azad-kashmir

Refurbishment of primary/middle and secondary schools in Azad Kashmir.The funds are utilized to repair boundary walls, install drinking water and toilet facilities. 8 Laptops were purchased and distributed by one of the trustee in February 2013.Donated Interactive Whiteboards were also seen to be used.Further work to improve classroom environment including purchasing furniture

## 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 2025 | £2,458 | £2,296 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,618 | £3,361 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,585 | £2,021 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,291 | £1,756 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,417 | £4,405 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils and young people in schools and other educational establishments in the koti District of Azad Kashmir ('the area of benefit') byi the provision of equipment, facilities, materials and such other items not otherwise provided by the local education authorities, as the trustees shall determine andii assisting in the advancement of education, training and professional development of the teachers and managers in the said schools and educational establishments

## What it funds

Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) reported income of £2,458 and spending of £2,296. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £13.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sheffield City and Pakistan.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) in its sources (last checked 5 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 Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sheffield City and Pakistan.

### Does Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli)'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 2025 was £2,296. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,768 a year.

### How large is Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli)?

In its latest reported year Friends of Azad Kashmir (District Kotli) reported income of £2,458 and spending of £2,296.


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