# Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1193716 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193716)
- Latest income: £3,355; spending £3,309
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland
- Other names: Jesus' Meals (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/jesus-meals-uk-charity-foundation

Jesus' Meals UK is a registered charity initiative to feed the body, mind and soul of individuals, families and communities based on Catholic, ecumenical Christian principles for the benefit of all.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2024 | £3,355 | £3,309 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £2,935 | £2,935 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £2,394 | £2,394 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £715 | £715 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to advance Christian religion and Catholic faith, based on ecumenical Christian principles in the UK and overseas and to advance works of evangelization, for the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively through holding of prayer meetings, lectures, retreats, public celebration of religious festivals,religious conventions, producing and /or distributing literature to enlighten others about Christian religion and Catholic faith, Catholic social teachings and values, using print, internet and online social media.2. The prevention or relief of poverty in the UK and overseas, in particular and not exclusively through providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and /or charities or other organizations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

## What it funds

Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation reported income of £3,355 and spending of £3,309. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Nov 2024, it spent £9,353 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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 Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

### Does Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2024 was £3,309. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £2,338 a year.

### How large is Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation?

In its latest reported year Jesus' Meals UK Charity Foundation reported income of £3,355 and spending of £3,309.


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