UK funding workspaceFriends of People grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1177630
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Friends of People is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1177630. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Israel and United States. The register describes its activities as: “The charity's principle activity, although not limited to, is the provision and distribution of grants and donations to charitable organisations for the purpose of the advancement of the Jewish religion, the advancement of education in accordance with the Jewish religion and the alleviation of poverty among the…” Its charitable objects are: “The charity’s objects (“objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to advancing the Jewish religion, the advancement of education in accordance with the…” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
Verified 1 day ago0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activities
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £928 | £240 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £0 | £240 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £270k | £274k |
Charitable objects
The charity’s objects (“objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to advancing the Jewish religion, the advancement of education in accordance with the Jewish religion and the alleviation of poverty among the Jewish community throughout the world.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Israel, United States
- Trustees
- 3
What Friends of People funds
Friends of People is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £274k in total.
How to apply to Friends of People
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of People 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 People
Is Friends of People open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of People is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of People fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Israel and United States.
Does Friends of People give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of People makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Friends of People give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of People's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £54.8k a year.
How large is Friends of People?
In its latest reported year Friends of People reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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