# The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1103408 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1103408)
- Website: https://www.miltonmargaischool.org
- Latest income: £11.9k; spending £5,335
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Sierra Leone
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/uk-association-for-milton-margai-school-for-blind-in-sierra-leone

To advance the education and well-being of the pupils at aschools and training establishments for the blind in Sierra Leone. Funds raised go towards supporting the day to day running of the schools and training establishments, the provision of equipment and undertaking specific related projects.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £11.9k | £5,335 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,450 | £5,094 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,926 | £4,764 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,679 | £2,475 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,197 | £1,427 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils at schools and training establishments for the Blind in Sierra Leone by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the schools and training establishments and for ex pupils who are to go on to further education

## What it funds

The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone reported income of £11.9k and spending of £5,335. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £19.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sierra Leone.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (miltonmargaischool.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 The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sierra Leone.

### Does The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone give each year?

The register does not break out The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone'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 £5,335. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,819 a year.

### How large is The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone?

In its latest reported year The UK Association for the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone reported income of £11.9k and spending of £5,335.


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