# Little People in Need

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1116944 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1116944)
- Website: https://www.littlepeopleinneed.com
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/little-people-in-need

Through the generosity of its donors, Little People in Need is able to support children attending school in Rwanda. The children are all from single-parent and widowed families, some of which are the poorest in the area. The donations to Little People in Need fund school fees, books, stationary, uniforms and a meal for each child.Without funding, many children will not receive an education.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Little People in Need is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Little People in Need reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Little People in Need in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (littlepeopleinneed.com) 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 Little People in Need open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Little People in Need is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Little People in Need give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Little People in Need makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Little People in Need?

In its latest reported year Little People in Need reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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