# Gand Aid UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1202691 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1202691)
- Website: https://www.gandaiduk.org/
- Latest income: £11.3k; spending £4,589
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gand-aid-uk

The aims of the organisation are to raise funds through sponsorships and donations in both raising and increasing the awareness and effects of GAND. The focus will be providing advocacy and support to families receiving a diagnosis and setting up a UK GAND community to help tackle the challenges that families will experience.

## 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 | £11.3k | £4,589 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £18.8k | £59 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of health for the public benefit of people affected by or suffering from gatad2b-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (Gand) and in particular but without limitation by:• providing advice, education and support for such persons and their families, including the provision of service dogs• raising awareness about Gand and providing information and advice to members of the medical profession• funding research into Gand including early identification and possible treatment

## What it funds

Gand Aid UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Gand Aid UK reported income of £11.3k and spending of £4,589. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £4,648 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gand Aid UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (gandaiduk.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 Gand Aid UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Gand Aid UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Gand Aid UK give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Gand Aid UK give each year?

The register does not break out Gand Aid UK'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 £4,589. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £2,324 a year.

### How large is Gand Aid UK?

In its latest reported year Gand Aid UK reported income of £11.3k and spending of £4,589.


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