UK funding workspaceRay of Hope People grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1146115
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Ray of Hope People is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1146115. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India and Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster living in Sri Lanka and other countries in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable).” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster living in sri Lanka in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable).” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £5,785 and spending of £3,957.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,785
Latest spending
£3,957
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,785 | £3,957 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £25.3k | £34.1k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £33.2k | £31.9k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £30.9k | £19.5k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £14.7k | £17.3k |
Charitable objects
The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster living in sri Lanka in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable).
Where it operates
India, Sri Lanka
- Also known as
- Ray
- Trustees
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What Ray of Hope People funds
Ray of Hope People is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief 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 services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £107k in total.
How to apply to Ray of Hope People
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ray of Hope People in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (rohp.org) 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 Ray of Hope People
Is Ray of Hope People open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ray of Hope People is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Ray of Hope People fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India and Sri Lanka.
Does Ray of Hope People give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Ray of Hope People makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Ray of Hope People give each year?
The register does not break out Ray of Hope People'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 £3,957. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £21.3k a year.
How large is Ray of Hope People?
In its latest reported year Ray of Hope People reported income of £5,785 and spending of £3,957.
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