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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1178832
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UK Friends of Hku is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1178832. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Hong Kong. The register describes its activities as: “We are a UK based charity which undertakes the following activity in collaboration with staff and alumni from HKU1) Makes Grants To Organisations2) Provides Advocacy/advice/information3) Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are the advancement of education and any other charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales from time to time) connected with the university of Hong Kong and its past and present students.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £40.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£40
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / training
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £40 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £50 | £40 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,930 | £102 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £78 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £100 | £1,060 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are the advancement of education and any other charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales from time to time) connected with the university of Hong Kong and its past and present students.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Hong Kong
- Trustees
- 5
What UK Friends of Hku funds
UK Friends of Hku is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £1,320 in total.
How to apply to UK Friends of Hku
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from UK Friends of Hku in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ukfriends.hku.hk) 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 UK Friends of Hku
Is UK Friends of Hku open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from UK Friends of Hku is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does UK Friends of Hku fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Hong Kong.
Does UK Friends of Hku give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that UK Friends of Hku makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does UK Friends of Hku give each year?
The register does not break out UK Friends of Hku's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £40. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £264 a year.
How large is UK Friends of Hku?
In its latest reported year UK Friends of Hku reported income of £0 and spending of £40.
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