UK funding workspaceFriends of the Caribbean grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1142821
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Friends of the Caribbean is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1142821. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Milton Keynes. The register describes its activities as: “To promote the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively members of the Caribbean Community in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area, by: a) The promotion and preservation of good health. b) The advancement of education. c) Helping Young People, in particular but not exclusively members of the Dual…” Its charitable objects are: “1) to promote the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively members of the Caribbean community in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area, by:a) the promotion and preservation of good health;b) the advancement of education;c) helping young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time…” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £15.8k and spending of £14.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£15.8k
Latest spending
£14.7k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £15.8k | £14.7k |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £45.7k | £34.5k |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £14.7k | £13.6k |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £27.4k | £26.1k |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £7,554 | £5,165 |
Charitable objects
1) to promote the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively members of the Caribbean community in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area, by:a) the promotion and preservation of good health;b) the advancement of education;c) helping young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities and educational mentoring, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.2) the prevention or relief of poverty in the Caribbean by assisting in the provision of education, training and healthcare projects.
Where it operates
Milton Keynes
- Also known as
- Fotc
- Trustees
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What Friends of the Caribbean funds
Friends of the Caribbean is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £94.1k in total.
How to apply to Friends of the Caribbean
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Caribbean in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofthecaribbean.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 the Caribbean
Is Friends of the Caribbean open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of the Caribbean is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of the Caribbean fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Milton Keynes.
Does Friends of the Caribbean give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of the Caribbean makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of the Caribbean give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of the Caribbean'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 £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £18.8k a year.
How large is Friends of the Caribbean?
In its latest reported year Friends of the Caribbean reported income of £15.8k and spending of £14.7k.
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