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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1191404
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Specialkidz is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1191404. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Barbados. The register describes its activities as: “Speci@lKidz activities include working with children with special needs, their parents, teachers and the general public using seminars, workshops & developing learning modules for online assisted learning & support. Our creative arts, sports and digital technology activities are offered to a wide range of…” Its charitable objects are: “The charity's objects ('objects') are specifically restricted to the following:2 (1) To advance in life and relieve the needs of children & young people with a variety of special needs & disabilities; and including their parents, teachers and others, by the provision of information, education, technology and such…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £8,036 and spending of £844.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,036
Latest spending
£844
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisability
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,036 | £844 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,057 | £765 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5,142 | £797 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £7,617 | £2,475 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,812 | £1,245 |
Charitable objects
The charity's objects ('objects') are specifically restricted to the following:2 (1) To advance in life and relieve the needs of children & young people with a variety of special needs & disabilities; and including their parents, teachers and others, by the provision of information, education, technology and such other means as the trustees may determine.2(2) To advance the education of the public in the needs of children and young people with special needs and disabilities.2 (3) To further such other charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Barbados
- Also known as
- Specialkidz International
- Formerly
- Speci@lkidz
- Trustees
- 3
What Specialkidz funds
Specialkidz is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £6,126 in total.
How to apply to Specialkidz
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Specialkidz in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (specialkidz.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 about Specialkidz
Is Specialkidz open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Specialkidz is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Specialkidz fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Barbados.
Does Specialkidz give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Specialkidz makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Specialkidz give each year?
The register does not break out Specialkidz'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 £844. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,225 a year.
How large is Specialkidz?
In its latest reported year Specialkidz reported income of £8,036 and spending of £844.
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