Shika grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1120990
Shika is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1120990. The register describes its activities as: “Provision of educational opportunities mainly, although not exclusively, through sponsorship (or grants) to individuals from disadvantaged communities in East Africa, predominantly Tanzania. Facilitation of educational workshops to beneficiaries in TanzaniaPromote trade with craftspeople from disadvantaged…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £6,432 and spending of £6,634.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Shika funds
Shika is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, 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 advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research.
How to apply to Shika
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shika in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (shika.org.uk) 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 about Shika
Is Shika open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shika is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Shika give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Shika makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Shika?
In its latest reported year Shika reported income of £6,432 and spending of £6,634.
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