# Overseas Indian Association UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1026597 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1026597)
- Website: https://www.oiaproject.org
- Latest income: £1,566; spending £4,054
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: City of London, Leicestershire, India
- Other names: Leicester Overseas Indian Association UK (previous); Overseas Indian Association (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/overseas-indian-association-uk

Running a school in India for poor or deprived children.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,566 | £4,054 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,368 | £4,029 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,373 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,438 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,572 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) the relief of persons, whether or not they are resident or temporarily resident in in England but in particular citizens of India who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or international disaster or by reason of their social and economic circumstances b) the advancement of religion and education and the preservation of health amongst the asian community wherever situated c) to promote goodwill and harmony among members of the asian community

## What it funds

Overseas Indian Association UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Overseas Indian Association UK reported income of £1,566 and spending of £4,054. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £8,083 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of London, Leicestershire and India.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Overseas Indian Association UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (oiaproject.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

### Is Overseas Indian Association UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Overseas Indian Association UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of London, Leicestershire and India.

### Does Overseas Indian Association UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Overseas Indian Association UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Overseas Indian Association UK give each year?

The register does not break out Overseas Indian Association UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £4,054. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,617 a year.

### How large is Overseas Indian Association UK?

In its latest reported year Overseas Indian Association UK reported income of £1,566 and spending of £4,054.


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