# The Upper Hand

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1137833 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1137833)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Other charitable purposes
- 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
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/upper-hand

Our primary aim is: Deliver aid to areas, where aid is currently not reaching. Orphans, widows & homeless are at the forefront regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender.We work with other registered charities/NGOs to provide maximum benefit. By collective efforts we can create changes.We also offer local community services, bring relief, shelter & support educational institutes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Upper Hand is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and religious activities 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 and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Upper Hand reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Upper Hand in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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

### Is The Upper Hand open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Upper Hand is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Upper Hand give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Upper Hand?

In its latest reported year The Upper Hand reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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