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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1112953
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Nigerian Leadership Initiative is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1112953. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Nigerian Leadership Initiative exists to educate and empower a generation of highly accomplished and credible British-Nigerian professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills and motivation to provide effective values-based and communal leadership. NLI runs programmes and seminars in the UK that assume a…” Its charitable objects are: “For exclusively general charitable purposes for the benefit of the public according to english law anywhere in the world (but particularly in nigeria and other African countries) and in particular by:3.1 the advancement of education of the general public by promoting Leadership and the training of effective leaders…” In the year to 31 Mar 2021 it reported income of £0 and spending of £13.5k.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£13.5k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversityOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £13.5k |
Charitable objects
For exclusively general charitable purposes for the benefit of the public according to english law anywhere in the world (but particularly in nigeria and other African countries) and in particular by:3.1 the advancement of education of the general public by promoting Leadership and the training of effective leaders who are or wish to be in positions of Leadership to learn about and develop their Leadership skills; and3.2 the relief of sickness, particularly of those suffering from sickle cell disorder.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Formerly
- Topia Foundation
- Trustees
- 1
What Nigerian Leadership Initiative funds
Nigerian Leadership Initiative is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, 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 and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to Nigerian Leadership Initiative
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nigerian Leadership Initiative in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (nli-global.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 Nigerian Leadership Initiative
Is Nigerian Leadership Initiative open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Nigerian Leadership Initiative is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Nigerian Leadership Initiative fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Nigerian Leadership Initiative give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Nigerian Leadership Initiative makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Nigerian Leadership Initiative give each year?
The register does not break out Nigerian Leadership Initiative's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2021 was £13.5k.
How large is Nigerian Leadership Initiative?
In its latest reported year Nigerian Leadership Initiative reported income of £0 and spending of £13.5k.
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