# Kono District Development Association UK - Type: Trust / foundation - Charity number: 1160673 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1160673) - Website: https://www.kdda.co.uk - Latest income: £6,808; spending £7,922 - What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation, Other charitable purposes - Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public - How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities - Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Sierra Leone - Other names: Kdda (Uk) (working) - Trustees: 7 - Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kono-district-development-association-uk KDDA UK raises awareness of rights issues affecting Konos and advocate on behalf of the Kono community in Sierra Leone and UK. Promotes education, public and self-awareness of human, minority, indigenous and identity right issue affecting people of minority background and the Kono descendants and raise projects funds in the UK and internationally and makes grants to individuals and organisations. ## Open and forthcoming schemes (0) None in OpenGrant's sources right now. ## Finances by year (Charity Commission) | Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations | |---|---|---|---| | 31 Oct 2025 | £6,808 | £7,922 | not filed | | 31 Oct 2024 | £3,914 | £24.8k | not filed | | 31 Oct 2023 | £5,842 | £7,247 | not filed | | 31 Oct 2022 | £29.2k | £21.8k | not filed | | 31 Oct 2021 | £13.8k | £7,884 | not filed | ## Charitable objects > I. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of the Kono District, Sierra Leone and immigrants and their families from the Kono District now living in the UK in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. Ii. The relief of poverty of those in the Kono District of Sierra Leone and refugees and immigrants from this District now living in the UK, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of advocacy, information and advice. Iii. To advance the education of the general public in the history, culture and traditions of the Kono tribe of Sierra Leone. Iv. The preservation and protection of the environment by the promotion of sustainable Development in Kono District, Sierra Leone. V. To promote human rights (as set out in the universal declaration of human rights and subsequent united nations conventions and declarations) throughout the world, particularly amongst those in the Kono District of Sierra Leone, members of the Kono tribe, refugees and immigrants from this District now living in the UK, by all or any of the following means: a. Monitoring abuses of human rights; b. Relieving need among the victims of human rights abuse; c. Research into human rights issues; d. Providing technical advice to government and others on human rights matters; e. Contributing to the sound administration of human rights law; f. Commenting on proposed… ## What it funds Kono District Development Association UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Kono District Development Association UK reported income of £6,808 and spending of £7,922. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £69.6k in total. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Sierra Leone. ## How to apply OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kono District Development Association UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (kdda.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 ### Is Kono District Development Association UK open for applications now? Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Kono District Development Association UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise. ### Where does Kono District Development Association UK fund? The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Sierra Leone. ### Does Kono District Development Association UK give grants to individuals? Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Kono District Development Association UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies. ### How much does Kono District Development Association UK give each year? The register does not break out Kono District Development Association UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £7,922. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.9k a year. ### How large is Kono District Development Association UK? 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