# Refuge Ark Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1209884 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209884)
- Latest income: £2,257; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Nigeria
- Other names: Raf - Refuge Ark Foundation (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/refuge-ark-foundation

Refuge Ark Foundation aims to support underprivileged children in Nigeria by providing financial grants for formal education or vocational training in fields like carpentry and electrical work. We will collaborate with orphanages and schools to donate textbooks, uniforms, and supplies and offer grants for facilities like libraries and science labs.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £2,257 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit, the advancement of education and the relief of poverty in Nigeria through the provision of:i. Awarding grants to provide access to mainstream and vocational educationii. Educational resources such as books, stationery, uniform, school shoes and other items that support educational needs of school children

## What it funds

Refuge Ark Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Refuge Ark Foundation reported income of £2,257 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Nigeria.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Refuge Ark Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 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 Refuge Ark Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Refuge Ark Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Nigeria.

### Does Refuge Ark Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Refuge Ark Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Refuge Ark Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £0.

### How large is Refuge Ark Foundation?

In its latest reported year Refuge Ark Foundation reported income of £2,257 and spending of £0.


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