# Hidden Sun Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1136240 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1136240)
- Company number: 06964294
- Website: https://www.hsef-uk.org
- Latest income: £10.8k; spending £9,233
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Barnet, Brent, City of Westminster, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea
- Other names: Association of Hidden Sun (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hidden-sun-educational-foundation

The following charitable activities were undertaken by the charity during the year ended 31st July 2018:-(a) Weekly Programmes which includes educational classes for almost 150 men and women.(b) Monthly Programmes on religious practice and educational programmes (workshop and seminars).

## 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 Jul 2025 | £10.8k | £9,233 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £10.2k | £10.1k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £5,188 | £7,021 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £3,395 | £5,247 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £5,462 | £24.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3 the objects for which the company is established to provide and advance Islamic religious education and training the aims of the charity will be achieved by:= providing educational materials, resources and facilities for adults and teachers as well as trainers.= establishing a foundation to fund education and training resources

## What it funds

Hidden Sun Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Hidden Sun Educational Foundation reported income of £10.8k and spending of £9,233. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £56.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barnet, Brent, City of Westminster, Hounslow and Kensington and Chelsea.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hidden Sun Educational Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (hsef-uk.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 Hidden Sun Educational Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Hidden Sun Educational Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barnet, Brent, City of Westminster, Hounslow and Kensington and Chelsea.

### Does Hidden Sun Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Hidden Sun Educational Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Hidden Sun Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Hidden Sun Educational 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 Jul 2025 was £9,233. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.3k a year.

### How large is Hidden Sun Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year Hidden Sun Educational Foundation reported income of £10.8k and spending of £9,233.


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