# Planaid

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214156 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214156)
- Website: https://www.planaid.org.uk
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/planaid

PlanAid is a UK-based charity dedicated to protecting the natural world and improving animal welfare. We support projects that promote biodiversity, restore habitats, reduce pollution, and tackle climate change. We also fund initiatives that provide care and protection for animals in need. Through education, research, and awareness, we aim to inspire lasting positive change for the environment and

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Planaid is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Planaid in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (planaid.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.

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