Kesho UK grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1145531
Kesho UK is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1145531. The register describes its activities as: “To advance education among children and young people in Kilifi, Kenya, mostly through Kesho Kenya Organisation but not exclusively. We also provide support to other educational charities on the coast of Kenya whose work supports our objectives. Most of our donations are from individuals who provide financial support…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £9,787 and spending of £14.7k.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Kesho UK funds
Kesho UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to Kesho UK
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kesho UK in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (keshouk.co.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 about Kesho UK
Is Kesho UK open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Kesho UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Kesho UK give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Kesho UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is Kesho UK?
In its latest reported year Kesho UK reported income of £9,787 and spending of £14.7k.
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