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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1052161
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The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1052161. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Stockport, Lancashire, Cheshire West & Chester, Lambeth and Eritrea. The register describes its activities as: “The Friends of Eritrea/ UK is an independent charity, whose main objectives are:Support to education and relief of sickness and poverty in Eritrea.To solicit aid from governments, institutions and individuals in the UK and elsewhere.To promote technology transfer to schools and HE centres in Eritrea that share these…” Its charitable objects are: “To provide or assist in the provision of facilities and support, to advance education and to relieve sickness and poverty of persons in Eritrea.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £2,122 and spending of £4,272.
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Latest income
£2,122
Latest spending
£4,272
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £2,122 | £4,272 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £702 | £286 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,614 | £215 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £167 | £1,167 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £219 | £3,187 |
Charitable objects
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities and support, to advance education and to relieve sickness and poverty of persons in Eritrea
Where it operates
Stockport, Lancashire, Cheshire West & Chester, Lambeth, Eritrea
- Also known as
- Friends of Eritrea U K
- Trustees
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What The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom funds
The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £9,127 in total.
How to apply to The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsoferitrea.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 The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom
Is The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Stockport, Lancashire, Cheshire West & Chester, Lambeth and Eritrea.
Does The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom'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 £4,272. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,825 a year.
How large is The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom?
In its latest reported year The Friends of Eritrea in the United Kingdom reported income of £2,122 and spending of £4,272.
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