# UK Telugu Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1139519 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139519)
- Company number: 07256151
- Website: https://www.ukta.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,361; spending £6,708
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Other names: Ukta (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/uk-telugu-association

UK Telugu Association (UKTA) is a non-religious, non-profit organisation that encourages Women Empowerment,Youth / Students,Culture etc., of Telugu speaking people in the UK to actively participate in the progress of the community that defines their identity. Closely Working with EQUALITY COUNCIL UK.

## 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 May 2025 | £8,361 | £6,708 | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £18.4k | £17.8k | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £99.2k | £82.1k | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £6,075 | £5,025 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £3,600 | £4,212 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively, the Telugu community in the United Kingdom, by:(a) The advancement of education of the public in Telugu history, culture, customs and language.(b) To help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.(c) Such other charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees from time to time determine.

## What it funds

UK Telugu Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year UK Telugu Association reported income of £8,361 and spending of £6,708. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £116k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from UK Telugu Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (ukta.org.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 UK Telugu Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from UK Telugu Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does UK Telugu Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

### Does UK Telugu Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that UK Telugu Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does UK Telugu Association give each year?

The register does not break out UK Telugu Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £6,708. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £23.2k a year.

### How large is UK Telugu Association?

In its latest reported year UK Telugu Association reported income of £8,361 and spending of £6,708.


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