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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1158622
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Hummingbird Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1158622. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India. The register describes its activities as: “The Hummingbird Foundation was established to support innovative community action in preventing human trafficking in West Bengal, India. Hummingbird aims to reduce human trafficking by targeting the systemic processes that create or exacerbate vulnerability. This aim is embodied in the creation of a Prevention of…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity are such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine and in particular the relief of poverty.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £6,346 and spending of £7,784.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,346
Latest spending
£7,784
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversityOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,346 | £7,784 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,054 | £6,246 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £434 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £8,180 | £39.3k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £237k | £247k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity are such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine and in particular the relief of poverty.
Where it operates
India
- Also known as
- Hummingbird
- Trustees
- 3
What Hummingbird Foundation funds
Hummingbird Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £301k in total.
How to apply to Hummingbird Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hummingbird Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (hummingbirdfoundation.co.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 Hummingbird Foundation
Is Hummingbird Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hummingbird Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Hummingbird Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.
Does Hummingbird Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Hummingbird Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Hummingbird Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Hummingbird 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 Mar 2025 was £7,784. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £60.1k a year.
How large is Hummingbird Foundation?
In its latest reported year Hummingbird Foundation reported income of £6,346 and spending of £7,784.
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