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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1141440
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Global Citizens is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1141440. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Haringey, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Bangladesh. The register describes its activities as: “(I)PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN BANGLADESH AND AMONGST THE BANGLADESHI LIVING ABROAD ESPECIALLY IN THE UK. (II) INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE EDUCATION IN BANGLADESH AND AMONG THE BANGLADESHI PEOPLE LIVING ABROAD ESPECIALLY IN THE UK.(III) PROJECTS THAT RELIEVE POVERTY, DISTRESS OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN BANGLADESH OR TO…” Its charitable objects are: “The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in the UK and anywhere else in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self sufficient.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £4,500 and spending of £3,150.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,500
Latest spending
£3,150
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,500 | £3,150 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,700 | £650 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,044 | £767 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,000 | £5,000 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £18k | £14.2k |
Charitable objects
The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in the UK and anywhere else in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self sufficient.
Where it operates
Haringey, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Bangladesh
- Formerly
- Al-Farooq Trust UK; Af Trust UK; London Aid
- Trustees
- 5
What Global Citizens funds
Global Citizens is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £23.8k in total.
How to apply to Global Citizens
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Global Citizens 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 Global Citizens
Is Global Citizens open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Global Citizens is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Global Citizens fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Haringey, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Bangladesh.
Does Global Citizens give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Global Citizens makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Global Citizens give each year?
The register does not break out Global Citizens'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 £3,150. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,753 a year.
How large is Global Citizens?
In its latest reported year Global Citizens reported income of £4,500 and spending of £3,150.
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