# Schools for Kenya

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1142265 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1142265)
- Company number: 07432515
- Website: https://www.schoolsforkenya.com
- Latest income: £834; spending £2,258
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Kenya
- Other names: Sfk (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/schools-for-kenya

Renovation and construction of schools in Kenya

## 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 Nov 2024 | £834 | £2,258 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £24.6k | £18.1k | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £15.6k | £7,114 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £3,086 | £34.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Schools for Kenya works to support and improve the educational opportunities of children at both primary and secondary school level by providing funds for the building, renovation, improvement and maintenance of school buildings, primarily but not exclusively in Kenya.

## What it funds

Schools for Kenya is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Schools for Kenya reported income of £834 and spending of £2,258. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Nov 2024, it spent £62.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Schools for Kenya in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (schoolsforkenya.com) 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 Schools for Kenya open for applications now?

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

### Where does Schools for Kenya fund?

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

### Does Schools for Kenya give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Schools for Kenya makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Schools for Kenya give each year?

The register does not break out Schools for Kenya's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2024 was £2,258. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £15.6k a year.

### How large is Schools for Kenya?

In its latest reported year Schools for Kenya reported income of £834 and spending of £2,258.


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