# Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1176716 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1176716)
- Website: https://www.scitec4sen.com
- Latest income: £6,120; spending £5,880
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Zimbabwe, Benin, The Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Senegal, Uganda
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/science-and-technology-for-persons-with-special-needs-initiative

We give support to persons with special needs in Nigeria and Ghana through training and school fees payment. We are also growing our membership and volunteers. We are planning for the Future Talks in school. A day Science Expo for the blind. And our December Hands on Science Camp and Charity fund raising event in Sheffield, and others. We are opening Charity Shops.

## 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 Apr 2025 | £6,120 | £5,880 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £4,745 | £4,580 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £3,720 | £3,320 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £2,920 | £7,520 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £520 | £4,520 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:(a) The advancement of education of people with mental and/or physical disabilities in the UK and African countries in stem (Science, Technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, in particular but not exclusively by providing relevant educational aids, mentoring and events with the aim of popularising Science disciplines among Persons with mental/physical disabilities.(b) The relief of Persons with visual or hearing impairment in the UK and African countries, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of services for rehabilitation and training.(c) To further such other purposes which may be charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees see fit from time to time.

## What it funds

Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative reported income of £6,120 and spending of £5,880. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £25.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi and 12 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (scitec4sen.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 Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi and 12 more areas.

### Does Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative give each year?

The register does not break out Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £5,880. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,164 a year.

### How large is Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative?

In its latest reported year Science and Technology for Persons with Special Needs Initiative reported income of £6,120 and spending of £5,880.


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