# R4r, Resources for Relief

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1109257 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1109257)
- Latest income: £10; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Sri Lanka
- Other names: R4r (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/r4r-resources-for-relief

To provide the continuing aid required by those who were adversely affected by the War in Sri Lanka, in particular the Wanni region. In particular support is being provided to widows of the war and projects to help individuals rebuild their livelihoods through farming projects, sewing centres and other similar projects. Projects will also include providing aid / materials to rebuild homes.

## 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 | £10 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,300 | £4,082 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,550 | £6,597 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,997 | £2,125 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of poverty, hardship and distress and the promotion and protection of good health amongst those affected by the tsunami in mullaitivu, north east sri Lanka, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of houses for the homeless and orphanages.

## What it funds

R4r, Resources for Relief is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and older 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 R4r, Resources for Relief reported income of £10 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £12.8k 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 R4r, Resources for Relief 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 R4r, Resources for Relief open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from R4r, Resources for Relief is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does R4r, Resources for Relief fund?

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

### Does R4r, Resources for Relief give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that R4r, Resources for Relief makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does R4r, Resources for Relief give each year?

The register does not break out R4r, Resources for Relief'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 £2,561 a year.

### How large is R4r, Resources for Relief?

In its latest reported year R4r, Resources for Relief reported income of £10 and spending of £0.


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