UK funding workspaceGold for Kids grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1190301
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Gold for Kids is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1190301. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 18 living in England and Wales by providing grants to support the provision of advice and assistance, and the organisation of programmes of physical, educational or other activities.” Its charitable objects are: “The charity's objects (“objects”) are restricted specifically and only for the public benefit. The objects are to act as a resource for young people up to the age of 18 living in England and Wales by providing grants to support the provision of advice and assistance and the organisation of programmes of physical…” In the year to 31 May 2025 it reported income of £6,901 and spending of £16.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,901
Latest spending
£16.3k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £6,901 | £16.3k |
| 31 May 2024 | £31.8k | £33.5k |
| 31 May 2023 | £17.7k | £14.5k |
| 31 May 2022 | £4,850 | £4,585 |
| 31 May 2021 | £13.8k | £6,491 |
Charitable objects
The charity's objects (“objects”) are restricted specifically and only for the public benefit. The objects are to act as a resource for young people up to the age of 18 living in England and Wales by providing grants to support the provision of advice and assistance and the organisation of programmes of physical, educational or other activities as a means of:(a) Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;(b) Advancing education;(c) Relieving unemployment;(d) Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What Gold for Kids funds
Gold for Kids is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £75.3k in total.
How to apply to Gold for Kids
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gold for Kids in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (goldforkids.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 about Gold for Kids
Is Gold for Kids open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Gold for Kids is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Gold for Kids fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Gold for Kids give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Gold for Kids makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Gold for Kids give each year?
The register does not break out Gold for Kids's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £16.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.1k a year.
How large is Gold for Kids?
In its latest reported year Gold for Kids reported income of £6,901 and spending of £16.3k.
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