# The Voluntary Solidarity Fund International

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1176273 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1176273)
- Company number: 10747109
- Latest income: £64.5k; spending £85.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: 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/voluntary-solidarity-fund-international

The VSF's mission is to provide an opportunity for the more fortunate in society to help those who are disadvantaged by contributing financially and by volunteering time. The VSF promotes existing charities and individual initiatives in developed countries which strive to bring marginalized individuals and families into society. Support is in the form of Board approved grants and/or loans.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Voluntary Solidarity Fund International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Voluntary Solidarity Fund International reported income of £64.5k and spending of £85.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Voluntary Solidarity Fund International 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 Voluntary Solidarity Fund International open for applications now?

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

### Does The Voluntary Solidarity Fund International give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Voluntary Solidarity Fund International makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Voluntary Solidarity Fund International?

In its latest reported year The Voluntary Solidarity Fund International reported income of £64.5k and spending of £85.9k.


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