UK funding workspaceImproving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1204490
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1204490. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of London. The register describes its activities as: “Supporting initiatives that teach traditional crafts to relieve poverty and safeguard cultural heritage in fragile states worldwide.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are the prevention or relief of poverty in yemen and anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education and training in the craft of embroidery and/or other arts and/or craft techniques and projects which promote the Cultural heritage of the region in which the…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £13k and spending of £9,226.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£13k
Latest spending
£9,226
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £13k | £9,226 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,200 | £4,200 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are the prevention or relief of poverty in yemen and anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education and training in the craft of embroidery and/or other arts and/or craft techniques and projects which promote the Cultural heritage of the region in which the education and training will take place and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.
Where it operates
City of London
- Also known as
- Il-Ci
- Trustees
- 4
What Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) funds
Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £13.4k in total.
How to apply to Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) 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 Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci)
Is Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of London.
Does Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) give each year?
The register does not break out Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci)'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 £9,226. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £6,713 a year.
How large is Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci)?
In its latest reported year Improving Livelihoods Through Cultural Initiatives (Il-Ci) reported income of £13k and spending of £9,226.
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