# Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1139633 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139633)
- Latest income: £590; spending £248
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Nigeria
- Other names: Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom Branch (previous); Ikire Progressive Union UK (previous); Ipu UK (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ikire-progressive-union-united-kingdom

Promotion of healthy living, organising summer school to assist children from disadvantaged background and donation of books to rural schools.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £590 | £248 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £775 | £328 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,215 | £300 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £375 | £217 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £450 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote for the benefit of Ikire people and other communities in the United Kingdom and abroad in particular but not exclusively through- the relief of poverty, sickness and distress- the preservation and protection of good health- the advancement of education; and- the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare, recreation and leisure, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said persons

## What it funds

Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom reported income of £590 and spending of £248. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £1,093 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Nigeria.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom 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

### Is Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Nigeria.

### Does Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom give each year?

The register does not break out Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom'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 £248. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £219 a year.

### How large is Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom?

In its latest reported year Ikire Progressive Union (Ipu) United Kingdom reported income of £590 and spending of £248.


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