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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1132881
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Friends of ECSAT is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1132881. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “Friends of ECSAT provides financial and management support, from the UK, to ECSAT (Equality-based Community Support and Training) a registered charity based in Galle, Sri Lanka. ECSATs mission is to seek an inclusive society, especially for children and young people with disabilities, through the provision of…” Its charitable objects are: “To support the actives of e.c.s.a.t. In sri Lanka registration number l-105104, which are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.” In the year to 14 Apr 2025 it reported income of £1,540 and spending of £2,265.
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Latest income
£1,540
Latest spending
£2,265
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2025 | £1,540 | £2,265 |
| 14 Apr 2024 | £1,334 | £2,281 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | £1,523 | £315 |
| 14 Apr 2022 | £1,823 | £4,472 |
| 14 Apr 2021 | £1,734 | £1,362 |
Charitable objects
To support the actives of e.c.s.a.t. In sri Lanka registration number l-105104, which are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Where it operates
Sri Lanka
- Trustees
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What Friends of ECSAT funds
Friends of ECSAT is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 14 Apr 2025, it spent £10.7k in total.
How to apply to Friends of ECSAT
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of ECSAT in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ecsatlanka.org) 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 ECSAT
Is Friends of ECSAT open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of ECSAT is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of ECSAT fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.
Does Friends of ECSAT give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of ECSAT makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of ECSAT give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of ECSAT's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 14 Apr 2025 was £2,265. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,139 a year.
How large is Friends of ECSAT?
In its latest reported year Friends of ECSAT reported income of £1,540 and spending of £2,265.
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