# Sahkar

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1158208 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1158208)
- Latest income: £290; spending £1,030
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Cultural Connection (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sahkar

Children classes as well as removing Cultural barriers

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are (1) To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the public in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. (2) The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by (a) Advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity; (b) Promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds be it based on ethnicity, faith, gender or geography. (3) For the public benefit to promote learning for pleasure by people no longer in full time employment or education through the continued development of their individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects of educational values. (4) The promotion of social inclusion, health and well-being among elderly and less-able persons who are excluded from society because they are house-bound, or who are unable to drive or easily access public transport, by the provision of (but not limited to): (a) A transport service to and from recreational and public services; (b) Outings and social trips including transport to and from home; (c) Educational and learning facilities (d) Luncheon group or similar gatherings

## What it funds

Sahkar is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation 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 human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Sahkar reported income of £290 and spending of £1,030.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sahkar 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 Sahkar open for applications now?

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

### Where does Sahkar fund?

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

### Does Sahkar give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Sahkar?

In its latest reported year Sahkar reported income of £290 and spending of £1,030.


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