# The Rainbow Legacy CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1199676 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199676)
- Website: https://www.therainbowlegacy.co.uk/
- Latest income: £13.5k; spending £16.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: The Gambia
- Other names: The Rainbow Project (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rainbow-legacy

We provide basic education to the community, English classes, support for mothers and their babies by giving reusable nappies, clothing and hygiene products. Girls have classes on self care and hygiene while receiving reusable sanitary towels, knickers, soap and other toiletries. We provide a safe space to learn, confide, play and develop the local community.

## 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 2024 | £13.5k | £16.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £18.8k | £22.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> “to advance the education of children and adults in Gambia by the provision of educational facilities and equipmentandthe prevention and relief of sickness of children and adults in Gambia in nutrition, hygiene and self-care by the provision of hygiene and sanitary products and facilities to play sports”

## What it funds

The Rainbow Legacy CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Rainbow Legacy CIO reported income of £13.5k and spending of £16.5k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £38.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as The Gambia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Rainbow Legacy CIO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (therainbowlegacy.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 The Rainbow Legacy CIO open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Rainbow Legacy CIO fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as The Gambia.

### Does The Rainbow Legacy CIO give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Rainbow Legacy CIO makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Rainbow Legacy CIO give each year?

The register does not break out The Rainbow Legacy CIO'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 2024 was £16.5k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £19.4k a year.

### How large is The Rainbow Legacy CIO?

In its latest reported year The Rainbow Legacy CIO reported income of £13.5k and spending of £16.5k.


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