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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1198655
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Help for Change is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1198655. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Bangladesh. The register describes its activities as: “Help for Change is a London based community group that provides support, funding, and education to people of any age who are in need, low income, disable, Alzheimer's, Dementia and of any ethnic background.” Its charitable objects are: “The prevention or relief of poverty in the UK and Bangladesh by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.” In the year to 30 Nov 2025 it reported income of £6,922 and spending of £4,262.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,922
Latest spending
£4,262
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £6,922 | £4,262 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £404 | £1,169 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £483 | £1,413 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £299 | £1,299 |
Charitable objects
The prevention or relief of poverty in the UK and Bangladesh by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Where it operates
Throughout England, Bangladesh
- Trustees
- 3
What Help for Change funds
Help for Change is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Nov 2025, it spent £8,143 in total.
How to apply to Help for Change
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Help for Change in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (helpforchange.co.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 Help for Change
Is Help for Change open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Help for Change is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Help for Change fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Bangladesh.
Does Help for Change give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Help for Change makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Help for Change give each year?
The register does not break out Help for Change's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2025 was £4,262. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £2,036 a year.
How large is Help for Change?
In its latest reported year Help for Change reported income of £6,922 and spending of £4,262.
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