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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1211022
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
The Kula Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1211022. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Kula Foundation aims to deliver activities that enhance and interact with organisations and communities to improve social impact and social value through design programmes and projects.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:1. The prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit by:a. Providing sustainable development projects globallyb. Providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty through community development…” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £6,637 and spending of £3,366.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,637
Latest spending
£3,366
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £6,637 | £3,366 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:1. The prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit by:a. Providing sustainable development projects globallyb. Providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty through community development initiatives worldwide.2. The advancement of education for the public benefit by providing but not exclusively awareness initiatives to the public around social value design and the built environment.sustainable development means “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"social value design means “projects which consider and provide positive impacts around social, environmental and economic issues in the local context”
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What The Kula Foundation funds
The Kula Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to The Kula Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Kula Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thekulafoundation.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 The Kula Foundation
Is The Kula Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Kula Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Kula Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Kula Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Kula Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Kula Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Kula Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £3,366.
How large is The Kula Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Kula Foundation reported income of £6,637 and spending of £3,366.
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