# Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1158446 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1158446)
- Website: https://www.shrimper.org.uk/nkanfoa/index.php?
- Latest income: £9,970; spending £10.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Ghana
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nkanfoa-methodist-school-and-church-aid

Funds are raised through activities such as lunches and concerts as well as being supported by a local church. The funds are sent to a bank in Cape Coast Ghana for the use of a school in the village of Nkanfoa. The school is The Rev Alec Jones Memorial Methodist School and the church is Good Shepherd Methodist Church. The charity have trustees some of whom visit the school and church annually.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2025 | £9,970 | £10.3k | not filed |
| 15 Feb 2024 | £8,485 | £11.3k | not filed |
| 15 Feb 2023 | £11.2k | £8,400 | not filed |
| 15 Feb 2022 | £9,103 | £4,570 | not filed |
| 15 Feb 2021 | £10k | £9,570 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to advance the education of the pupils of the rev alec jones memorial Methodist school, Nkanfoa, cape coast, Ghana through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice.b) to advance the Christian faith in the village of Nkanfoa, cape coast, Ghana for the benefit of the public in accordance with the beliefs and practices of the Methodist church Ghana by providing financial assistance to the good shepherd Methodist church, Nkanfoa, cape coast, Ghana for the purpose of building church premises.

## What it funds

Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid reported income of £9,970 and spending of £10.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 15 Feb 2025, it spent £44.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Ghana.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (shrimper.org.uk) 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 Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Ghana.

### Does Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid give each year?

The register does not break out Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 15 Feb 2025 was £10.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,831 a year.

### How large is Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid?

In its latest reported year Nkanfoa Methodist School & Church Aid reported income of £9,970 and spending of £10.3k.


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