# Rama Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1114171 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1114171)
- Website: https://www.ramafoundation.org.uk
- Latest income: £18.1k; spending £22.4k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: India
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rama-foundation

1. To develop the capacities and the skills of members of socially and / or economically disadvantaged communities in all parts of the world (and particularly in India) in such a way as they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. 2. To advance education, health care and to aid in the relief of poverty in any part of the world (and particula

## 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 Mar 2025 | £18.1k | £22.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £15.3k | £21.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £9,489 | £20.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £12.9k | £17.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,058 | £15.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To develop the capacities and the skills of members of socially and/or economically disadvantaged communities in all parts of the world (and particularly in India) in such a way as they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.(2) To advance education, health care and to aid in the relief of poverty in any part of the world (and particularly in India), and for those purposes only: (1) To send volunteers to other countries to share and develop their skills and understanding and to share their experience with others on return; (2) To undertake or assist in works and projects of all kinds; and (3) To educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of such poverty and suffering.(3) To pay or apply or cause to be paid or applied the capital and income of the foundation to such charities or such charitable purposes and in such proportions in such manner and subject to such terms, conditions as the foundation may determine and to promote any other charitable purposes in furtherance of the objects as the trustees from time to time determine.

## What it funds

Rama Foundation 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, animals, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment 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 advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Rama Foundation reported income of £18.1k and spending of £22.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £97.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rama Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ramafoundation.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.

## Questions

### Is Rama Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Rama Foundation fund?

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

### Does Rama Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Rama Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Rama 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 Mar 2025 was £22.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.5k a year.

### How large is Rama Foundation?

In its latest reported year Rama Foundation reported income of £18.1k and spending of £22.4k.


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