# Viva Foundation UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1186373 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1186373)
- Website: http://www.vivafoundation.life
- Latest income: £394; spending £394
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: South Africa, Brazil
- Other names: Viva Foundation of South Africa, UK (previous); Viva Foundation of South Africa (working); Viva Foundation E.v. [germany] (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/viva-foundation-uk

Poverty Alleviation Education Youth Development Prevention of- and Response to Gender-based Violence Promotion of the Arts

## 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 Mar 2025 | £394 | £394 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £719 | £719 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,125 | £2,125 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £100 | £48 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £121 | £16 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3. Objects the objects of the CIO are:3.1 the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities in South Africa and other developing countries by any means as the trustees in their discretion shall determine3.2 the advancement of education in socially and economically disadvantaged communities in South Africa and other developing countries by providing subsidised early childhood development programmes and day care, independent education and after-school programmes.3.3 to advance education in and to promote the arts for the public benefit in socially and economically disadvantaged communities in South Africa and other developing countries through the provision of community art festivals, workshops and training3.4 the promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by:3.41 providing grants support and services to promote gender equality in socially and economically disadvantaged communities in South Africa and other developing countries ; and 3.42 . Raising awareness of the issues relating to gender equality

## What it funds

Viva Foundation UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, arts / culture / heritage / science and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people; 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 Viva Foundation UK reported income of £394 and spending of £394. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £3,302 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa and Brazil.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Viva Foundation UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (vivafoundation.life) 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 Viva Foundation UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Viva Foundation UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa and Brazil.

### Does Viva Foundation UK give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Viva Foundation UK give each year?

The register does not break out Viva Foundation UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £394. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £660 a year.

### How large is Viva Foundation UK?

In its latest reported year Viva Foundation UK reported income of £394 and spending of £394.


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