UK funding workspaceOnce in A Lifetime Limited grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1112679
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Once in A Lifetime Limited is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1112679. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “Relief of poverty.” Its charitable objects are: “3(a) The relief of poverty hardship and distress among the inhabitants of sri Lanka in particular but not by way of limitation those affected by natural disasters and/or those suffering from mental or physical disabilities by the provision of such financial or material assistance as the trustees shall from time to…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £6,773 and spending of £12.4k.
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Latest income
£6,773
Latest spending
£12.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housing
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,773 | £12.4k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £18k | £9,678 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,489 | £3,984 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,726 | £7,682 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £7,620 | £10.3k |
Charitable objects
3(a) The relief of poverty hardship and distress among the inhabitants of sri Lanka in particular but not by way of limitation those affected by natural disasters and/or those suffering from mental or physical disabilities by the provision of such financial or material assistance as the trustees shall from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Sri Lanka
- Also known as
- Once in A Lifetime
- Trustees
- 3
What Once in A Lifetime Limited funds
Once in A Lifetime Limited is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and accommodation / housing for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £44.1k in total.
How to apply to Once in A Lifetime Limited
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Once in A Lifetime Limited in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (oialcharity.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 Once in A Lifetime Limited
Is Once in A Lifetime Limited open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Once in A Lifetime Limited is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Once in A Lifetime Limited fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.
Does Once in A Lifetime Limited give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Once in A Lifetime Limited makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Once in A Lifetime Limited give each year?
The register does not break out Once in A Lifetime Limited'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 2025 was £12.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,821 a year.
How large is Once in A Lifetime Limited?
In its latest reported year Once in A Lifetime Limited reported income of £6,773 and spending of £12.4k.
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