# Solace (Ministries) UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1114648 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1114648)
- Website: https://www.solaceministries.org
- Latest income: £13.2k; spending £14.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Rwanda
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/solace-uk

Relief of poverty of orphans and widows in Rwanda. This is done through the provision of education, housing, food and community development.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £13.2k | £14.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £12.2k | £8,047 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,905 | £4,899 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £27.2k | £27.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £17.8k | £16.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To support any person suffering or affected as a result of the genocide in Rwanda, in particular but not limited to the widows and children of the genocide, by, but not by way of limitation:(1) The promotion of physical and mental health in Rwanda by the provision of financial and such other charitable support as the trustees consider appropriate.(2) The advancement of education of children and young people and the training of adults in Rwanda by the provision of financial and such other charitable support as the trustees consider appropriate.(3) The relief of poverty by way of providing financial and other charitable support as the trustees consider appropriate

## What it funds

Solace (Ministries) UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Solace (Ministries) UK reported income of £13.2k and spending of £14.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £71.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Rwanda.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Solace (Ministries) UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (solaceministries.org) 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

### Is Solace (Ministries) UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Solace (Ministries) UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Rwanda.

### Does Solace (Ministries) UK give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Solace (Ministries) UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Solace (Ministries) UK give each year?

The register does not break out Solace (Ministries) UK'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 2025 was £14.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.3k a year.

### How large is Solace (Ministries) UK?

In its latest reported year Solace (Ministries) UK reported income of £13.2k and spending of £14.5k.


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