# Primark Better Lives Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1126530 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1126530)
- Website: https://www.primark.co.uk/ethical
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Bangladesh, India
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/primark-better-lives-foundation

Relief of poverty, hardship & distress for those in conditions of need by the provision of food, water, medical supplies, shelter or accommodation, clothing or other necessities of life; Advancement of education (in particular, but not exclusively for young people); Such other purpose that are charitable according to the laws of England & Wales as may be determined by the Trustees.

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of poverty, hardship and distress for those who are in conditions of need by the provision of food, water, medical supplies, shelter or accommodation, clothing or any other necessities of life;the advancement of education (in particular, but not exclusively for young people); and such other purposes that are charitable according to to the laws of England and Wales as may from time to time be determined by the trustees in their sole discretion.

## What it funds

Primark Better Lives Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Primark Better Lives Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bangladesh and India.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Primark Better Lives Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (primark.co.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.

## Questions

### Is Primark Better Lives Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Primark Better Lives Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bangladesh and India.

### Does Primark Better Lives Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Primark Better Lives Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Primark Better Lives Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Primark Better Lives Foundation'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Primark Better Lives Foundation?

In its latest reported year Primark Better Lives Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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