# The Janna Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1190576 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190576)
- Website: https://www.janna.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,119; spending £2,116
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Kenya
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/janna-foundation

We aim to relieve poverty and enact social change through education, women's economic empowerment and sustainable development of those living in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, and in rural areas, implementing projects in education, FGM Advocacy, Sexual, Reproductive & Menstrual health, and family support. We partner with a grass-roots, not-for-profit, community based organisation located in Nairobi.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £2,119 | £2,116 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £1,825 | £1,734 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £1,928 | £2,219 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £2,426 | £2,247 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £2,257 | £2,114 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are to relieve poverty by meeting critical needs and improving the health and education of children, young people, women, families and the elderly, living in impoverished communities in Kenya, by making grants of money for the provision of materials or services for supporting and improving educational, sanitation, and female health projects or facilities.

## What it funds

The Janna Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year The Janna Foundation reported income of £2,119 and spending of £2,116. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £10.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Janna Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (janna.org.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

### Is The Janna Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Janna Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya.

### Does The Janna Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Janna Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Janna Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Janna 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 Jul 2025 was £2,116. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,086 a year.

### How large is The Janna Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Janna Foundation reported income of £2,119 and spending of £2,116.


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