# Sikh Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1118368 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1118368)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sikh-foundation

Advancement of the Sikh religion and education in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of Sikhism

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to advance the Sikh religion in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of sikhism; and2) to promote the education of the public in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of sikhism.

## What it funds

Sikh Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Sikh Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sikh Foundation 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

### Is Sikh Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Sikh Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Sikh Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Sikh Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Sikh Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Sikh Foundation'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Sikh Foundation?

In its latest reported year Sikh Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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