UK funding workspaceHope Begins grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1207705
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Hope Begins is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1207705. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya. Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, the relief of poverty in Kenya in particular but not limited to through the provision of child sponsorship.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £17.9k and spending of £13k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.9k
Latest spending
£13k
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £17.9k | £13k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,956 | £4,624 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, the relief of poverty in Kenya in particular but not limited to through the provision of child sponsorship.
Where it operates
Kenya
- Trustees
- 3
What Hope Begins funds
Hope Begins is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £17.6k in total.
How to apply to Hope Begins
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hope Begins in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (hopebegins.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 Hope Begins
Is Hope Begins open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hope Begins is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Hope Begins fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya.
Does Hope Begins give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Hope Begins makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Hope Begins give each year?
The register does not break out Hope Begins'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 £13k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £8,798 a year.
How large is Hope Begins?
In its latest reported year Hope Begins reported income of £17.9k and spending of £13k.
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