# Overseas Anandians Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1008808 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1008808)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Sri Lanka
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/overseas-anandians-trust

Overseas Anandians Trust is formed with part of the funds raised by the Association of Old Anandians by charity events and by wills or legacies left by well wishers. The Trust Fund is utilised for the advancement of public education by the provision of facilities and equipment at Ananda College, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka and the provision of grants to poor students attending the College.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £12k | £19k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £0 | £5,475 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £0 | £1,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of public education by the provision of facilities and equipment at the ananda college, colombo 10, sri Lanka and the provision of grants to poor students attending the college

## What it funds

Overseas Anandians Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Overseas Anandians Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £26k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Overseas Anandians Trust 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 Overseas Anandians Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Overseas Anandians Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Overseas Anandians Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.

### Does Overseas Anandians Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Overseas Anandians Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Overseas Anandians Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,195 a year.

### How large is Overseas Anandians Trust?

In its latest reported year Overseas Anandians Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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