UK funding workspaceHelping Lives grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1176559
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Helping Lives is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1176559. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Pakistan and 8 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, EDUCATION/TRAINING, ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES, THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty, the advancement of education and the promotion and protection of good health in the United Kingdom and throughout the world by the provision of help, financial support, medical help and the support of basic goods and services.” In the year to 31 Jan 2025 it reported income of £12.6k and spending of £1,310.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.6k
Latest spending
£1,310
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | £12.6k | £1,310 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £7,178 | £14.4k |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £11.1k | £20.8k |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £12.5k | £6,472 |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £50 | £17.9k |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty, the advancement of education and the promotion and protection of good health in the United Kingdom and throughout the world by the provision of help, financial support, medical help and the support of basic goods and services.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, Sri Lanka
- Trustees
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What Helping Lives funds
Helping Lives is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2025, it spent £60.9k in total.
How to apply to Helping Lives
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Helping Lives in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (helpinglives.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 Helping Lives
Is Helping Lives open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Helping Lives is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Helping Lives fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Pakistan and 8 more areas.
Does Helping Lives give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Helping Lives makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Helping Lives give each year?
The register does not break out Helping Lives's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2025 was £1,310. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.2k a year.
How large is Helping Lives?
In its latest reported year Helping Lives reported income of £12.6k and spending of £1,310.
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