UK funding workspaceSpecial Children's Trust UK grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1168995
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Special Children's Trust UK is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1168995. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Uganda. The register describes its activities as: “As a small charity, we work to raise awareness of the ongoing issues concerning mental illness in East Africa, mainly Uganda. This includes the trustees allowing visiting guests to share in different locations as to the situation concerning them, and information that can be shared to increase our knowledge of the…” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit, the relief and assistance of and advancement of the education of children and young people with Special needs and their families in east Africa, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of grants.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £5,865 and spending of £5,896.
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Latest income
£5,865
Latest spending
£5,896
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisability
- Who it helps
- People with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,865 | £5,896 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,366 | £8,223 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,827 | £1,913 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,908 | £3,394 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,422 | £4,620 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit, the relief and assistance of and advancement of the education of children and young people with Special needs and their families in east Africa, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of grants.
Where it operates
Uganda
- Also known as
- Sct UK
- Trustees
- 5
What Special Children's Trust UK funds
Special Children's Trust UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £24k in total.
How to apply to Special Children's Trust UK
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Special Children's Trust UK 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 about Special Children's Trust UK
Is Special Children's Trust UK open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Special Children's Trust UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Special Children's Trust UK fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Uganda.
Does Special Children's Trust UK give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Special Children's Trust UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Special Children's Trust UK give each year?
The register does not break out Special Children's Trust 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 Dec 2025 was £5,896. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,809 a year.
How large is Special Children's Trust UK?
In its latest reported year Special Children's Trust UK reported income of £5,865 and spending of £5,896.
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