# International Governance Institute

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1122827 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1122827)
- Website: https://www.igi-integrity.com
- Latest income: £5,764; spending £6,832
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, Congo (Democratic Republic), Zimbabwe, South Sudan
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/international-governance-institute

Promotion of good governance in public administration, through networking, publicity, education and research. Key values are integrity, honesty, impartiality, humility, responsibility and transparency. At present, we particularly support initiatives in Africa, but have members in other continents.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £5,764 | £6,832 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £7,283 | £7,074 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £7,144 | £6,209 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £7,848 | £8,298 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £6,500 | £8,776 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1)the promotion for the public benefit of ethical standards of conduct and compliance with the law in public administration by:a)providing and assisting in the provision of education and training; and b)researching into matters pertaining to Governance and to publish the useful results of such research to the public2) the advancement of education of the public in matters pertaining to Governance and the application of ethical standards in accordance with Christian principlesb)reuse

## What it funds

International Governance Institute is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year International Governance Institute reported income of £5,764 and spending of £6,832. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £37.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Somalia and 3 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from International Governance Institute in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (igi-integrity.com) 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

### Is International Governance Institute open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from International Governance Institute is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does International Governance Institute fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Somalia and 3 more areas.

### Does International Governance Institute give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that International Governance Institute makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does International Governance Institute give each year?

The register does not break out International Governance Institute's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £6,832. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,438 a year.

### How large is International Governance Institute?

In its latest reported year International Governance Institute reported income of £5,764 and spending of £6,832.


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