# Friends of Sankuru

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1113842 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1113842)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Luton
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-sankuru

1.The relief of poverty hardship and distress among members of Congolese communities both within the UK and overseas, in particular but not by way of limitation those from Sankuru district, Democratic Republic of Congo {the beneficiaries} by the provision of advice, information and such material or financial support as the trustees shall from time to time determine;.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The relief of poverty hardship and distress among members of African communities both within the UK and overseas, in particular but not by way of limitation those from Sankuru province, democratic republic of congo (the beneficiaries) by the provision of advice, information and such material or financial support as the trustees shall from time to time determine;2. The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of good health among the beneficiaries by the provision of health care advice and facilities for treatment3. To promote and organise educational, social, cultural and recreational activities amongst beneficiaries involving Sankuru's province, share ideas and promote wellbeing

## What it funds

Friends of Sankuru is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation 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 organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Friends of Sankuru reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Luton.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Sankuru 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

### Is Friends of Sankuru open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Sankuru is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Sankuru fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Luton.

### Does Friends of Sankuru give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Sankuru makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Sankuru give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Sankuru's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Friends of Sankuru?

In its latest reported year Friends of Sankuru reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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