# London Overseas Chinese School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1111336 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1111336)
- Company number: 05206715
- Latest income: £6,944; spending £6,840
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/london-overseas-chinese-school

Operating a Chinese Sunday school for all ages who are intent to learn Chinese as their second language.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £6,944 | £6,840 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £6,090 | £6,866 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,966 | £7,437 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £5,965 | £5,488 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £8,374 | £8,083 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance public education in Chinese culture and Chinese traditions among the Chinese community and the general public.

## What it funds

London Overseas Chinese School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year London Overseas Chinese School reported income of £6,944 and spending of £6,840. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £34.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from London Overseas Chinese School in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is London Overseas Chinese School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from London Overseas Chinese School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does London Overseas Chinese School fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

### Does London Overseas Chinese School give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that London Overseas Chinese School makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does London Overseas Chinese School give each year?

The register does not break out London Overseas Chinese School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £6,840. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,943 a year.

### How large is London Overseas Chinese School?

In its latest reported year London Overseas Chinese School reported income of £6,944 and spending of £6,840.


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