# The Maher Community Association U.k.

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1130434 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1130434)
- Latest income: £22.1k; spending £21.1k
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Leicestershire, India
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maher-community-association-u-k

Developing and establishing contacts with members of the Maher Community in various parts of the world and in the UK with the view of forming associations.Promoting general welfare of members of the community.To advance the education of community members by providing facilities and bursaries for higher education .To improve living standards of underpriviledged people in Gujarat India.

## 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 May 2025 | £22.1k | £21.1k | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £8,904 | £43.4k | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £39.7k | £29k | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £15k | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £18k | £5,165 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the Maher community in theuk, in particular but not exclusively, to relieve poverty, to advance education, topromote facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation with the objectof improving the conditions of life of such persons.b) the relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or otherdisasters in the form of financial assistance for persons, bodies and organisations

## What it funds

The Maher Community Association U.k. is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Maher Community Association U.k. reported income of £22.1k and spending of £21.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £98.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire and India.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Maher Community Association U.k. in its sources (last checked 4 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 The Maher Community Association U.k. open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Maher Community Association U.k. is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Maher Community Association U.k. fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire and India.

### Does The Maher Community Association U.k. give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Maher Community Association U.k. makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Maher Community Association U.k. give each year?

The register does not break out The Maher Community Association U.k.'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £21.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.7k a year.

### How large is The Maher Community Association U.k.?

In its latest reported year The Maher Community Association U.k. reported income of £22.1k and spending of £21.1k.


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