# Global Relief International

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203271 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203271)
- Latest income: £0; spending £2,000
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bangladesh, Burundi, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/global-relief-international

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE:(A) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, AND IN PARTICULAR,THOSE AFFECTED BY NATURAL CAUSES OR BY WARS AND CONFLICTS EITHER FOREIGN ORDOMESTIC BY THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER ASSISTANCE INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO MEDICINES, SHELTER, FURNITURE, STATIONARY, FOOD, CLOTHING, SANITATIONAND CLEAN DRINKING WATER, ELECTRONIC HARDWARE/SOFTWAR

## 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 2024 | £0 | £2,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by means of: a. Providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty; b. 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.

## What it funds

Global Relief International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Global Relief International reported income of £0 and spending of £2,000.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bangladesh, Burundi, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Global Relief International 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 Global Relief International open for applications now?

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

### Where does Global Relief International fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bangladesh, Burundi, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria.

### Does Global Relief International give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Global Relief International give each year?

The register does not break out Global Relief International'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 2024 was £2,000.

### How large is Global Relief International?

In its latest reported year Global Relief International reported income of £0 and spending of £2,000.


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