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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1075335
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Kids Like Us is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1075335. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull and 2 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Aims of "Kids Like Us" are 1, to educate the public in all matters relating to arthritis and particularly as it pertains to children. 2 to carry out research into the causes of arthritis. 3 to alleviate suffering of those with arthritis particularly children and to provide support for those caring for the children…” Its charitable objects are: “To educate the public in all matters relating to arthritis and particularly as it pertains to children 2. To carry out research into the causes of arthritis particularly in children 3. To alleviate the suffering of those with arthritis particularly children and to provide support to those persons who by reason of…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £17.7k and spending of £11.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.7k
Latest spending
£11.1k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisability
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £17.7k | £11.1k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £17.7k | £6,961 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £14k | £8,401 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,193 | £4,640 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £6,748 | £2,355 |
Charitable objects
To educate the public in all matters relating to arthritis and particularly as it pertains to children 2. To carry out research into the causes of arthritis particularly in children 3. To alleviate the suffering of those with arthritis particularly children and to provide support to those persons who by reason of caring for a person with arthritis are leading a restricted life and in need of assistance.
Where it operates
Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton
- Trustees
- 5
What Kids Like Us funds
Kids Like Us is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £33.5k in total.
How to apply to Kids Like Us
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kids Like Us in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (kidslikeus.info) 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 Kids Like Us
Is Kids Like Us open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Kids Like Us is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Kids Like Us fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull and 2 more areas.
Does Kids Like Us give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Kids Like Us makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Kids Like Us give each year?
The register does not break out Kids Like Us's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £11.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,693 a year.
How large is Kids Like Us?
In its latest reported year Kids Like Us reported income of £17.7k and spending of £11.1k.
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