# Friends of Soqotra

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1097546 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1097546)
- Website: https://www.friendsofsoqotra.org
- Latest income: £1,003; spending £2,423
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Yemen
- Other names: Fos (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-soqotra

Promoting Soqotra and interest in it through exhibitions, talks, articles and publications. Provide website and newsletter.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £1,003 | £2,423 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,251 | £128 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,023 | £345 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £319 | £581 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,698 | £411 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the sustainable use and conservation of the natural environment of the Soqotra island group and in so doing to support sustainable improvement in the standard of living of the people of Soqotra through:a) raising awareness of the global significance of the soqotran culture, environment and natural resources, and of any proposed actions which might have an impact on these.b) supporting successful traditional soqotran natural resource management practices and promoting all protective statutes and designations.c) promoting practical and action oriented research and encouraging its application and implementation.d) facilitating the integration of research with the delivery of practical projects prioritised by the soqotran community.e) providing a source of expertise, assistance and training for the people of Soqotra.f) providing educational materials and support for the young people of Soqotra.g) co-operating with governmental, academic and voluntary organisations in Yemen and elsewhere which have similar aims to this association.h) influencing tourism to develop in a manner which maintains and enhances the indigenous soqotran culture and natural environment.

## What it funds

Friends of Soqotra is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Friends of Soqotra reported income of £1,003 and spending of £2,423. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,888 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Soqotra in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofsoqotra.org) 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 Soqotra open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Soqotra fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Friends of Soqotra'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 £2,423. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £778 a year.

### How large is Friends of Soqotra?

In its latest reported year Friends of Soqotra reported income of £1,003 and spending of £2,423.


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