# Opportunity Through Education

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1179046 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1179046)
- Latest income: £55.9k; spending £53.4k
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/opportunity-through-education

The trustees believe that the provision of education is one very practical way to help people out of poverty and into a worthwhile and sustainable life. The main areas in which the charity operates are Tanzania and Uganda. The charity works with disadvantaged children from a variety of backgrounds including orphans and deaf children.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Opportunity Through Education is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Opportunity Through Education reported income of £55.9k and spending of £53.4k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Opportunity Through Education in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Opportunity Through Education open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Opportunity Through Education is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Opportunity Through Education give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Opportunity Through Education makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Opportunity Through Education?

In its latest reported year Opportunity Through Education reported income of £55.9k and spending of £53.4k.


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