Raindrops grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1105692
Raindrops is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1105692. The register describes its activities as: “"Raindrops UK" started operating in The Philippines, in 2002, registered as a Charity in 2004 and since covered Cities of Need in Cebu Visayas, Manila, the North, Muslim Mindanao 2009 we have extended the coverage to S.Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, India in 2020 in, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £18.2k and spending of £17.7k.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Raindrops funds
Raindrops is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities, animals, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity 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, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
How to apply to Raindrops
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Raindrops in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (raindropscharity.com) 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 about Raindrops
Is Raindrops open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Raindrops is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Raindrops give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Raindrops makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Raindrops?
In its latest reported year Raindrops reported income of £18.2k and spending of £17.7k.
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