UK funding workspaceUK Disaster Relief grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1136164
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UK Disaster Relief is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1136164. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “The charity aims to act as a reliable collecting point, to which people can respond with confidence to provide practical financial support to people affected by disasters in the UK.” Its charitable objects are: “2.1 the relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of Disaster in the United Kingdom by such means as the trustees deem suitable; and2.2 such other purposes which are charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees from time to time determine.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Health / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
2.1 the relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of Disaster in the United Kingdom by such means as the trustees deem suitable; and2.2 such other purposes which are charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Formerly
- UK Disasters Emergency Appeal
- Trustees
- 2
What UK Disaster Relief funds
UK Disaster Relief is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation / housing for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to UK Disaster Relief
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from UK Disaster Relief 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 UK Disaster Relief
Is UK Disaster Relief open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from UK Disaster Relief is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does UK Disaster Relief fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does UK Disaster Relief give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that UK Disaster Relief makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does UK Disaster Relief give each year?
The register does not break out UK Disaster Relief'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is UK Disaster Relief?
In its latest reported year UK Disaster Relief reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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