# Ummah Wahidah Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1200343 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1200343)
- Website: https://www.ummahwahidahfoundation.org
- Latest income: £16.6k; spending £15.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Religious activities, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, The Gambia
- Other names: Uwf (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ummah-wahidah-foundation

The objectives of Ummah Wahidah Foundation (UWF) are the advancement of the faith and religious practices of Islam around the world and particularly in Kuloro (The Gambia). Through the provision of a school, educating the public, providing recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare, relieving those in need, and promoting racial and religious harmony.

## 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 2024 | £16.6k | £15.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,416 | £5,048 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The advancement of the Islamic religion for the public benefit in accordance with the doctrines of sunni Islam through the provision of grants, educational resources and facilities to establish, maintain and operate Islamic schools in Gambia for children and young people;(b) The advancement of education for the public benefit through the provision of grants, educational resources and facilities which support the general education of pupils at Islamic schools in Gambia including core curriculum subjects and physical education.

## What it funds

Ummah Wahidah Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, religious activities, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Ummah Wahidah Foundation reported income of £16.6k and spending of £15.8k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £20.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ummah Wahidah Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ummahwahidahfoundation.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 Ummah Wahidah Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ummah Wahidah Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ummah Wahidah Foundation fund?

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

### Does Ummah Wahidah Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Ummah Wahidah Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Ummah Wahidah Foundation'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 2024 was £15.8k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £10.4k a year.

### How large is Ummah Wahidah Foundation?

In its latest reported year Ummah Wahidah Foundation reported income of £16.6k and spending of £15.8k.


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