UK grants and fundersUK Friends of the University of Pretoria grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1197708
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UK Friends of the University of Pretoria is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1197708. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa. The register describes its activities as: “Grant making for Educational purposes.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to advance and promote learning and education at or in connection with the University of Pretoria in South Africa and elsewhere through the provision of grants of financial assistance.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £5,350 and spending of £2,000.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,350
Latest spending
£2,000
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,350 | £2,000 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.3k | £10.1k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,745 | £613 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to advance and promote learning and education at or in connection with the University of Pretoria in South Africa and elsewhere through the provision of grants of financial assistance.
Where it operates
South Africa
- Trustees
- 6
What UK Friends of the University of Pretoria funds
UK Friends of the University of Pretoria is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £12.7k in total.
How to apply to UK Friends of the University of Pretoria
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from UK Friends of the University of Pretoria in its sources (last checked 5 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 Friends of the University of Pretoria
Is UK Friends of the University of Pretoria open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from UK Friends of the University of Pretoria 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 the University of Pretoria fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.
Does UK Friends of the University of Pretoria give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that UK Friends of the University of Pretoria makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does UK Friends of the University of Pretoria give each year?
The register does not break out UK Friends of the University of Pretoria'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 £2,000. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £3,170 a year.
How large is UK Friends of the University of Pretoria?
In its latest reported year UK Friends of the University of Pretoria reported income of £5,350 and spending of £2,000.
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