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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1156828
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Hope for India is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1156828. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India and Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “Hope for India exists to assist with the basic and educational needs of the young poor in India and Sri Lanka in order that they can break out of the cycle of illiteracy and poverty, giving them hope and a much better quality of life.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity (the objects) are: to assist people who are in need of practical or other help by reason of their youth, age, ill health, disability, poverty or social and economic disadvantage.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £17.8k and spending of £21.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.8k
Latest spending
£21.8k
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £17.8k | £21.8k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £18.6k | £19.7k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £20.2k | £19.6k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £19.9k | £26.2k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £20.3k | £11.2k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity (the objects) are: to assist people who are in need of practical or other help by reason of their youth, age, ill health, disability, poverty or social and economic disadvantage.
Where it operates
India, Sri Lanka
- Trustees
- 4
What Hope for India funds
Hope for India 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 31 Dec 2025, it spent £98.4k in total.
How to apply to Hope for India
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hope for India 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 for India
Is Hope for India open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hope for India is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Hope for India fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India and Sri Lanka.
Does Hope for India give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Hope for India makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Hope for India give each year?
The register does not break out Hope for India'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 £21.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.7k a year.
How large is Hope for India?
In its latest reported year Hope for India reported income of £17.8k and spending of £21.8k.
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