UK funding workspaceSmall Acts of Kindness grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1175491
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Small Acts of Kindness is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1175491. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent, Nepal, Rwanda and Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “Our main focus in 2023 is the running of our Inspire, Sport and Leadership programmes for young people in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Rwanda. This builds on our work in previous years building a network of volunteers to support these programmes. We also support sports coaching and individual student grants.” Its charitable objects are: “To help young people anywhere in the world impacted by poverty or conflict by providing directly, or through local authorities, voluntary and other organisations, especially but not exclusively:leadership development and life skills programmes.teaching, facilitation and coaching projects, grants and…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £20.5k and spending of £9,409.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20.5k
Latest spending
£9,409
- What it funds
- Education / trainingEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £20.5k | £9,409 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,438 | £9,886 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,305 | £9,709 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11.6k | £5,044 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £826 | £670 |
Charitable objects
To help young people anywhere in the world impacted by poverty or conflict by providing directly, or through local authorities, voluntary and other organisations, especially but not exclusively:leadership development and life skills programmes.teaching, facilitation and coaching projects, grants and sponsorship.micro-financing of Small business projects, community and sporting projects.so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.
Where it operates
Kent, Nepal, Rwanda, Sri Lanka
- Also known as
- Saok
- Trustees
- 4
What Small Acts of Kindness funds
Small Acts of Kindness is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £34.7k in total.
How to apply to Small Acts of Kindness
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Small Acts of Kindness in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (saok.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 Small Acts of Kindness
Is Small Acts of Kindness open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Small Acts of Kindness is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Small Acts of Kindness fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent, Nepal, Rwanda and Sri Lanka.
Does Small Acts of Kindness give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Small Acts of Kindness makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Small Acts of Kindness give each year?
The register does not break out Small Acts of Kindness's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £9,409. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,944 a year.
How large is Small Acts of Kindness?
In its latest reported year Small Acts of Kindness reported income of £20.5k and spending of £9,409.
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