# Universal Education Aid

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201160 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201160)
- Website: https://www.universaleducationaid.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Nigeria
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/universal-education-aid

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit to advance the education of children and young people in Nigeria through the provision of: 1. Adequate learning resources to primary and secondary schools in Nigeria 2. Funding for students from low-income families living in rural communities.

## What it funds

Universal Education Aid is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Universal Education Aid reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 2 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nigeria.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Universal Education Aid in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (universaleducationaid.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 Universal Education Aid open for applications now?

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

### Where does Universal Education Aid fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nigeria.

### Does Universal Education Aid give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Universal Education Aid give each year?

The register does not break out Universal Education Aid's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £0. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Universal Education Aid?

In its latest reported year Universal Education Aid reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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