# Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1211555 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1211555)
- Website: https://kamilasidiqi.com/
- Latest income: £38.6k; spending £17.6k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kamila-sidiqi-foundation

The Kamila Sidiqi Foundation provides education to Afghan girls by raising funds and providing grants to grassroots organisations in Afghanistan to deliver the classes. We focus on teaching maths, science and English, empowering young girls with the knowledge and skills essential for their academic learning and growth.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO reported income of £38.6k and spending of £17.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (kamilasidiqi.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 Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO?

In its latest reported year Kamila Sidiqi Foundation CIO reported income of £38.6k and spending of £17.6k.


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