# The Refai Foundation (Uk)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1177092 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1177092)
- Latest income: £93.8k; spending £84.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/refai-foundation

The charity works with partner charities to advance education for the poor in needy areas in India and support welfare projects for the needy with grants to pay for food and essential household items.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Refai Foundation (Uk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Refai Foundation (Uk) reported income of £93.8k and spending of £84.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Refai Foundation (Uk) in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 The Refai Foundation (Uk) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Refai Foundation (Uk) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Refai Foundation (Uk) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Refai Foundation (Uk) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Refai Foundation (Uk)?

In its latest reported year The Refai Foundation (Uk) reported income of £93.8k and spending of £84.6k.


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