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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1131538
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The Friends of Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1131538. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Congo (Democratic Republic) and Zimbabwe and 1 more area. The register describes its activities as: “TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC NEEDS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHURCHES, NONPROFIT, COMMUNITY AND FAITH BASED ORGANISATIONS WHO ARE ACTIVE IN MEETING SPECIFIC NEEDS IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.” Its charitable objects are: “For the benefit of impoverished communities globally to advance charitable purposes pursuant to the Charities Act 2006 by addressing specific needs in local communities in particular (but not exclusively) by working in partnership with key individuals who are active in their local communities and through mobilising…” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £34 and spending of £98.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£34
Latest spending
£98
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £34 | £98 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £1 | £1,138 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £1 | £330 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £1 | £330 |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £1 | £306 |
Charitable objects
For the benefit of impoverished communities globally to advance charitable purposes pursuant to the Charities Act 2006 by addressing specific needs in local communities in particular (but not exclusively) by working in partnership with key individuals who are active in their local communities and through mobilising human and financial resources within the United Kingdom and globally.
Where it operates
Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Congo (Democratic Republic), Zimbabwe, South Africa
- Trustees
- 3
What The Friends of Foundation funds
The Friends of Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £2,202 in total.
How to apply to The Friends of Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Foundation 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 about The Friends of Foundation
Is The Friends of Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Foundation 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 Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Congo (Democratic Republic) and Zimbabwe and 1 more area.
Does The Friends of Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Friends of Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Friends of Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £98. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £440 a year.
How large is The Friends of Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Friends of Foundation reported income of £34 and spending of £98.
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