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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1180597
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Global Donors Forum (Uk) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1180597. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Forum brings together distinguished philanthropists, grantmakers, social investors, government and business leaders, and experts from across the world to offer pragmatic insight and constructive responses to pressing global challenges. Today, the Forum is widely recognized as a forum on Philanthropy worldwide and…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity are throughout the world and more particularly in London and in the United Kingdom:(a) The advancement of general education for the public benefit concerning all forms of useful knowledge; (b) The provision of recreational facilities and activities in the interests of social welfare with…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £998 and spending of £925.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£998
Latest spending
£925
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingDisabilityHuman rights / equality / diversityOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £998 | £925 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £500 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £550 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £14.9k | £14.9k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £618 | £684 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity are throughout the world and more particularly in London and in the United Kingdom:(a) The advancement of general education for the public benefit concerning all forms of useful knowledge; (b) The provision of recreational facilities and activities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for those persons in need of such facilities and activities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances;(c) The relief of poverty, sickness and suffering of any persons who are in need irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin, gender and religious beliefs;(d) The advancement of religious and racial harmony for the benefit of the public by:(i) Promoting knowledge of and mutual understanding between different religious and racial groups;(ii) advancing education and raising awareness about different religious and racial groups in order to promote good relations between persons belonging to different religious and racial groups;(iii) working towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of religion and race;(e) The promotion of equality and diversity by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of age, gender or sexual orientation; and(f) The advancement of such other charitable objects for the public benefit (according to the law of England and Wales) as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Also known as
- Gdf(Uk)
- Trustees
- 2
What Global Donors Forum (Uk) funds
Global Donors Forum (Uk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £17.6k in total.
How to apply to Global Donors Forum (Uk)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Global Donors Forum (Uk) 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 Donors Forum (Uk)
Is Global Donors Forum (Uk) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Global Donors Forum (Uk) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Global Donors Forum (Uk) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Global Donors Forum (Uk) give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Global Donors Forum (Uk) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Global Donors Forum (Uk) give each year?
The register does not break out Global Donors Forum (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 Dec 2025 was £925. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,512 a year.
How large is Global Donors Forum (Uk)?
In its latest reported year Global Donors Forum (Uk) reported income of £998 and spending of £925.
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