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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1172975
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Social Mission Institute ("smi") is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1172975. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, China, North Korea and South Korea. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity has a primary focus on supporting refugees, asylum-seekers and immigrants in the United Kingdom who are from North Korea and South Korea, in each case who have need of such facilities due to their age, financial hardship and/or social circumstances. This includes grants and other support to North Korean…” Its charitable objects are: “1. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities and support for persons located in the United Kingdom, including in particular but not exclusively immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers from North Korea and South Korea, with the object of improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such…” In the year to 31 Dec 2021 it reported income of £200 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£200
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversityRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2021 | £200 | £0 |
Charitable objects
1. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities and support for persons located in the United Kingdom, including in particular but not exclusively immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers from North Korea and South Korea, with the object of improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities and/or support by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or Social and/or economic circumstances, by means including but not limited to:a) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation;b) the provision of grants and awards to individuals as well as organisations advancing similar or complementary objects; andc) the provision of vocational, skills and/or other training, mentoring and advice (legal or otherwise).2. To advance the education of the general public in korean arts, heritage, history and culture, by means including but not limited to the provision of community classes, exhibitions and concerts (in all cases open to the general public) on subjects including korean calligraphy, korean traditional and modern music and dancing, korean food and korean history.
Where it operates
Throughout England, China, North Korea, South Korea
- Also known as
- Smi
- Trustees
- 4
What Social Mission Institute ("smi") funds
Social Mission Institute ("smi") is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
How to apply to Social Mission Institute ("smi")
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Social Mission Institute ("smi") in its sources (last checked 5 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 Social Mission Institute ("smi")
Is Social Mission Institute ("smi") open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Social Mission Institute ("smi") is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Social Mission Institute ("smi") fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, China, North Korea and South Korea.
Does Social Mission Institute ("smi") give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Social Mission Institute ("smi") makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Social Mission Institute ("smi") give each year?
The register does not break out Social Mission Institute ("smi")'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 2021 was £0.
How large is Social Mission Institute ("smi")?
In its latest reported year Social Mission Institute ("smi") reported income of £200 and spending of £0.
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