# Romilly Forshall Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1082605 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1082605)
- Website: https://www.romilly.org
- Latest income: £15.1k; spending £21.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Kenya, Zambia
- Other names: Romilly's Foundation (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/romilly-forshall-foundation

The alleviation of suffering of street children in Africa.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £15.1k | £21.9k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £7,806 | £10.9k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £40.6k | £11.6k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £5,099 | £16.8k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £16.2k | £10.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve poverty and need amongst children and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing: a) to construct and maintain a shelter(s), to be called 'Romilly's children's shelter' for homeless children in navaisha (Kenya) or such other locations as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit; b) to shelter, care for, cloth, feed and educate the homeless children in navaisha at the said shelter(s); c) to provide funding for and manage such other facilities or activities as the trustees in their absolute discretion believe will alleviate the poverty or suffering of children.

## What it funds

Romilly Forshall Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Romilly Forshall Foundation reported income of £15.1k and spending of £21.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £71.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya and Zambia.

## How to apply

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

### Is Romilly Forshall Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Romilly Forshall Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya and Zambia.

### Does Romilly Forshall Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Romilly Forshall Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Romilly Forshall Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Romilly Forshall Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £21.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.3k a year.

### How large is Romilly Forshall Foundation?

In its latest reported year Romilly Forshall Foundation reported income of £15.1k and spending of £21.9k.


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