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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1202364
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Friends of Dhrubotara is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1202364. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India. The register describes its activities as: “We give grants to support the education of children of Scheduled Tribes and other poor children in Hooghly (Hugli) District of West Bengal, India. Currently we support 2 small primary schools under the name Dhrubotara (Pole Star) , with tuition for students enrolled in high school or college. These are administered…” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of education for individuals experiencing poverty and financial hardship through providing grants to extra tuition programmes in the poor community of hooghly (hugli) district of west bengal, India.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £3,953 and spending of £6,020.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,953
Latest spending
£6,020
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of poverty
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £3,953 | £6,020 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £9,995 | £3,035 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of education for individuals experiencing poverty and financial hardship through providing grants to extra tuition programmes in the poor community of hooghly (hugli) district of west bengal, India.
Where it operates
India
- Trustees
- 4
What Friends of Dhrubotara funds
Friends of Dhrubotara is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 2 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £9,055 in total.
How to apply to Friends of Dhrubotara
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Dhrubotara 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 Friends of Dhrubotara
Is Friends of Dhrubotara open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Dhrubotara is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Dhrubotara fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.
Does Friends of Dhrubotara give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Dhrubotara makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Dhrubotara give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Dhrubotara's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £6,020. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £4,528 a year.
How large is Friends of Dhrubotara?
In its latest reported year Friends of Dhrubotara reported income of £3,953 and spending of £6,020.
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