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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1070905
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Shenu Trust Leicester is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1070905. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire. The register describes its activities as: “The objects of the charity are the advancement of the Islamic religion, to advance academic education and to relieve poverty worldwide as a result of natural disasters.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty, the advancement education, of the Islamic faith or for any other charitable purpose beneficial to the community as being so recognised as being charitable.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £19k and spending of £21.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£19k
Latest spending
£21.7k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £19k | £21.7k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £17k | £13.3k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £19.9k | £19.8k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £19k | £19k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £18k | £23.6k |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty, the advancement education, of the Islamic faith or for any other charitable purpose beneficial to the community as being so recognised as being charitable
Where it operates
Leicestershire
- Trustees
- 2
What Shenu Trust Leicester funds
Shenu Trust Leicester is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty 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 organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £97.4k in total.
How to apply to Shenu Trust Leicester
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shenu Trust Leicester 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 Shenu Trust Leicester
Is Shenu Trust Leicester open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shenu Trust Leicester is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Shenu Trust Leicester fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire.
Does Shenu Trust Leicester give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Shenu Trust Leicester makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Shenu Trust Leicester give each year?
The register does not break out Shenu Trust Leicester's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £21.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.5k a year.
How large is Shenu Trust Leicester?
In its latest reported year Shenu Trust Leicester reported income of £19k and spending of £21.7k.
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