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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1071345
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Hope Aid is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1071345. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire. The register describes its activities as: “HopeAid exists to help people suffering from the effects of poverty and/or illness, with a special emphasis on helping children and young adults.” Its charitable objects are: “Such exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees think fit.” In the year to 28 Feb 2025 it reported income of £3,328 and spending of £14.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,328
Latest spending
£14.9k
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £3,328 | £14.9k |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £3,456 | £2,593 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £2,470 | £12.7k |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £7,600 | £7,933 |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £7,700 | £19.9k |
Charitable objects
Such exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees think fit
Where it operates
Buckinghamshire
- Trustees
- 3
What Hope Aid funds
Hope Aid is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2025, it spent £58.1k in total.
How to apply to Hope Aid
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hope Aid in its sources (last checked 4 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 about Hope Aid
Is Hope Aid open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hope Aid is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Hope Aid fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.
Does Hope Aid give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Hope Aid makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Hope Aid give each year?
The register does not break out Hope Aid's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £14.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.6k a year.
How large is Hope Aid?
In its latest reported year Hope Aid reported income of £3,328 and spending of £14.9k.
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