# The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 275515 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/275515)
- Website: https://www.thirdworldfoundation.co.uk
- Latest income: £13.7k; spending £12.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/third-world-foundation-for-social-and-economic-studies

The object of the charity is to provide relief from poverty, sickness and advance education among inhabitants of the developing countries.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies reported income of £13.7k and spending of £12.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thirdworldfoundation.co.uk) 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 The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies?

In its latest reported year The Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies reported income of £13.7k and spending of £12.8k.


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