UK grants and fundersHastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1127137
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Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1127137. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex and Sierra Leone. The register describes its activities as: “The Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link was founded in 2003 to help Hastings SL to recover from the devastation it suffered during the Rebel War, and to build a relationship between Hastings UK and Hastings SL. The Link carries out regeneration projects in the village; supports links between community groups and…” Its charitable objects are: “To promote the benefit of the citizens of Hastings, Sierra Leone and surrounding area by1 the advancement of education and training2 the relief of poverty, sickness and distress3 the promotion of good health4 the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £22.9k and spending of £16k.
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Latest income
£22.9k
Latest spending
£16k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £22.9k | £16k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14.1k | £13k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £16.2k | £9,266 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.1k | £7,417 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12.5k | £30.7k |
Charitable objects
To promote the benefit of the citizens of Hastings, Sierra Leone and surrounding area by1 the advancement of education and training2 the relief of poverty, sickness and distress3 the promotion of good health4 the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life5 the advancement of the education of the public on all aspects of local Sierra leonean history and culture
Where it operates
East Sussex, Sierra Leone
- Also known as
- Hslfl
- Trustees
- 11
What Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link funds
Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £76.5k in total.
How to apply to Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (hastingshastings.org.uk) 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 Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link
Is Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex and Sierra Leone.
Does Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link give each year?
The register does not break out Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link'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 £16k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.3k a year.
How large is Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link?
In its latest reported year Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link reported income of £22.9k and spending of £16k.
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