# Gopa Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1192260 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1192260)
- Website: https://gopafoundation.org
- Latest income: £1,358; spending £75
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gopa-foundation

The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, to advance education amongst children and young people in India and the United Kingdom, primarily but not exclusively, by making grants to charities and individuals.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £1,358 | £75 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £904 | £75 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,471 | £6,431 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £14.5k | £2,333 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10k | £2,495 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, to advance education amongst children and young people in India and the United Kingdom, primarily but not exclusively, by making grants to charities and individuals.

## What it funds

Gopa Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Gopa Foundation reported income of £1,358 and spending of £75. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £11.4k 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 Gopa Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (gopafoundation.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 Gopa Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Gopa Foundation fund?

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

### Does Gopa Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Gopa Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Gopa Foundation'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 £75. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,282 a year.

### How large is Gopa Foundation?

In its latest reported year Gopa Foundation reported income of £1,358 and spending of £75.


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