# Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1204788 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1204788)
- Website: http://frischarity.org.uk
- Latest income: £5,012; spending £5,012
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-researchers-in-indian-subcontinent

The educational advancement of the public in the subject of biomedicine in the UK, EU countries, and the Indian subcontinent.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,012 | £5,012 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,682 | £1,682 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The educational advancement of the public in the subject of biomedicine in the UK, eu countries, and the Indian Subcontinent by: • developing and supporting collaborations between Researchers based in the Indian Subcontinent and those based in the UK/eu• supporting the exchange of Researchers, research materials and technologies between laboratories and institutions in the Indian Subcontinent and the UK/eu.• providing a platform for lectures, seminars, webinars, conferences and training• supporting postgraduate students from the Indian Subcontinent in the UK and eu countries.• funding research in the UK/eu carried out by students from the Indian Subcontinent (at phd and above) that cannot be completed in their home country due to unavailability of equipment/resources• publicly disseminating the useful knowledge resulting from research that is funded• funding research positions in UK/eu institutions that will promote biomedical education in the Indian Subcontinent

## What it funds

Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent reported income of £5,012 and spending of £5,012. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £6,694 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan and 29 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (frischarity.org.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

### Is Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan and 29 more areas.

### Does Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5,012. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £3,347 a year.

### How large is Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent?

In its latest reported year Friends of Researchers in the Indian Subcontinent reported income of £5,012 and spending of £5,012.


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