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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1121532
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Vital is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1121532. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Peterborough City and India. The register describes its activities as: “Education of children living on the streets & in the slums as well as evening protection & education of children of the sex workers whilst their mothers go out to work. Evening rounds of the city rescuing abandoned, vulnerable or sick children. VITAL selects specific projects with NGO's to fund then the Founder…” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust and to apply it with special and primary focus on children in developing countries, starting with India to promote and protect good health, to relieve sickness, to advance education and to relieve poverty and to support such other general charitable…” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £11.9k and spending of £11.6k.
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Latest income
£11.9k
Latest spending
£11.6k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingAmateur sportEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £11.9k | £11.6k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £22.5k | £21.2k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £18.3k | £22.6k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £20.2k | £20k |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £25k | £21.9k |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust and to apply it with special and primary focus on children in developing countries, starting with India to promote and protect good health, to relieve sickness, to advance education and to relieve poverty and to support such other general charitable purposes as the trustees from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Peterborough City, India
- Trustees
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What Vital funds
Vital is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, 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 organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £97.3k in total.
How to apply to Vital
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Vital in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (vitalforchildren.com) 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 about Vital
Is Vital open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Vital is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Vital fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Peterborough City and India.
Does Vital give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Vital makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Vital give each year?
The register does not break out Vital's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £11.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.5k a year.
How large is Vital?
In its latest reported year Vital reported income of £11.9k and spending of £11.6k.
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