# Guru Nanak International Education Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1092295 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1092295)
- Latest income: £11.4k; spending £5,782
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, India
- Other names: Guru Nanak Chair Trust (previous); Guru Nanak International Educational Trust (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/guru-nanak-international-education-trust

The charity's activity is that of advancement of education and provide financial assistance to deserving students and educational establishments.

## 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 2025 | £11.4k | £5,782 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,394 | £2,830 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,414 | £3,523 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £6,464 | £2,715 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,230 | £4,566 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the trust are to advance public education in the United Kingdom and overseas (the "objects").the trustees must use the income and may use the capital of the trust in promoting the objects.

## What it funds

Guru Nanak International Education Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Guru Nanak International Education Trust reported income of £11.4k and spending of £5,782. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £19.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and India.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Guru Nanak International Education Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Guru Nanak International Education Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Guru Nanak International Education Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Guru Nanak International Education Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and India.

### Does Guru Nanak International Education Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Guru Nanak International Education Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Guru Nanak International Education Trust'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 2025 was £5,782. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,883 a year.

### How large is Guru Nanak International Education Trust?

In its latest reported year Guru Nanak International Education Trust reported income of £11.4k and spending of £5,782.


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