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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1132156
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School Places is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1132156. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya and Uganda. The register describes its activities as: “TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN UGANDA, KENYA AND EAST AFRICA AS TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ADVICE & SUPPORT. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF SUCH YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH SUPPORT & ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS &…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of young people in particular but not exclusively in Uganda and Kenya, east Africa, in such ways as the trustees think fit, including by the provision of financial assistance, advice and support.to advance in life and relieve the needs of young people in particular but not exclusively in…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £587 and spending of £2,864.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£587
Latest spending
£2,864
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesOverseas aid / famine reliefAmateur sportEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £587 | £2,864 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,258 | £1,732 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,005 | £1,524 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £6,051 | £8,994 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,602 | £2,089 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of young people in particular but not exclusively in Uganda and Kenya, east Africa, in such ways as the trustees think fit, including by the provision of financial assistance, advice and support.to advance in life and relieve the needs of young people in particular but not exclusively in Uganda and Kenya, east Africa, through providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
Where it operates
Kenya, Uganda
- Trustees
- 3
What School Places funds
School Places is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, overseas aid / famine relief, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £17.2k in total.
How to apply to School Places
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from School Places 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 about School Places
Is School Places open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from School Places is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does School Places fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya and Uganda.
Does School Places give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that School Places makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does School Places give each year?
The register does not break out School Places'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 £2,864. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,441 a year.
How large is School Places?
In its latest reported year School Places reported income of £587 and spending of £2,864.
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