Krio Descendants Union London grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1197694
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Krio Descendants Union London is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1197694. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Sierra Leone. The register describes its activities as: “1) To advance the education of the public in the arts, culture, language and heritage of the Krio people of Sierra Leone.2) To prevent or relieve poverty in the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone by providing: grants, items, and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent…” Its charitable objects are: “(1) To educate the public in Krio history, heritage, culture and language, including music, arts and crafts, costume and cuisine. (2) To relieve poverty among Sierra leoneans in the United Kingdom and in Sierra Leone by providing, inter alia, grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £3,100 and spending of £2,500.
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Latest income
£3,100
Latest spending
£2,500
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,100 | £2,500 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £18k | £13k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £17.6k | £12.2k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £22.7k | £20.9k |
Charitable objects
(1) To educate the public in Krio history, heritage, culture and language, including music, arts and crafts, costume and cuisine. (2) To relieve poverty among Sierra leoneans in the United Kingdom and in Sierra Leone by providing, inter alia, grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.(3)the relief of sickness and the preservation of health among Sierra leoneans in the United Kingdom and in Sierra Leone by raising awareness of and promoting healthy lifestyles, and by such other charitable means as the trustees deem fit.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Sierra Leone
- Also known as
- Kdu London
- Trustees
- 7
What Krio Descendants Union London funds
Krio Descendants Union London is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for 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 services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £48.5k in total.
How to apply to Krio Descendants Union London
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Krio Descendants Union London in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (kdulondon.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 Krio Descendants Union London
Is Krio Descendants Union London open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Krio Descendants Union London is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Krio Descendants Union London fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Sierra Leone.
Does Krio Descendants Union London give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Krio Descendants Union London makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Krio Descendants Union London give each year?
The register does not break out Krio Descendants Union London's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,500. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £12.1k a year.
How large is Krio Descendants Union London?
In its latest reported year Krio Descendants Union London reported income of £3,100 and spending of £2,500.
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