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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1191999
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Spectra Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1191999. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan and 21 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “.” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit the relief of those in need anywhere in the UK by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, or social or economic disadvantage in particular but not exclusively, by providing food and medical protection.” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £3,782 and spending of £6,245.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,782
Latest spending
£6,245
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activitiesHuman rights / equality / diversityRecreation
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £3,782 | £6,245 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £6,371 | £8,247 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £12.8k | £10.9k |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £5,138 | £2,428 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £4,956 | £4,956 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit the relief of those in need anywhere in the UK by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, or social or economic disadvantage in particular but not exclusively, by providing food and medical protection.
Where it operates
Throughout England, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Burma, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen, Kosovo, South Sudan, Dubai
- Trustees
- 3
What Spectra Foundation funds
Spectra Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £32.8k in total.
How to apply to Spectra Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Spectra Foundation 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 Spectra Foundation
Is Spectra Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Spectra Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Spectra Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan and 21 more areas.
Does Spectra Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Spectra Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Spectra Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Spectra Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £6,245. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,564 a year.
How large is Spectra Foundation?
In its latest reported year Spectra Foundation reported income of £3,782 and spending of £6,245.
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