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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1185071
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Kids Living is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1185071. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “Working with London based primary schools, we fund inspirational days out for children. We believe if you show children what they can aspire to...they will!” Its charitable objects are: “To advance in life and relieve the needs of children from London based primary schools by funding leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the…” In the year to 1 Mar 2026 it reported income of £14.7k and spending of £14.5k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£14.7k
Latest spending
£14.5k
- What it funds
- Disability
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | £14.7k | £14.5k |
| 1 Mar 2025 | £2,437 | £2,427 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | £5,000 | £4,458 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | £100 | £168 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To advance in life and relieve the needs of children from London based primary schools by funding leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005] and [section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008].
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 4
What Kids Living funds
Kids Living is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Mar 2026, it spent £21.5k in total.
How to apply to Kids Living
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kids Living in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (kidsliving.org) 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 Living
Is Kids Living open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Kids Living is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Kids Living fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does Kids Living give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Kids Living makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Kids Living give each year?
The register does not break out Kids Living's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Mar 2026 was £14.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,302 a year.
How large is Kids Living?
In its latest reported year Kids Living reported income of £14.7k and spending of £14.5k.
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