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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1170447
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Wake Up and Help is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1170447. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and India. The register describes its activities as: “WAKE UP AND HELP DOES WORK FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE UK AND INDIA IN LINE WITH THE OBJECTS FOR ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN INDIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE, ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND LANGUAGE, PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS .WORKS TO PREVENT OR…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit in the UK and India:1) the advancement of education in indian culture and heritage, arts, crafts, music and language.2) the prevention or relief of poverty by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £163 and spending of £19.
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Latest income
£163
Latest spending
£19
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / scienceHuman rights / equality / diversityOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £163 | £19 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £232 | £360 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £709 | £559 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £135 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £60 | £700 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit in the UK and India:1) the advancement of education in indian culture and heritage, arts, crafts, music and language.2) the prevention or relief of poverty by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.3) the relief of sickness and the preservation of health through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice.4) to advance the Hindu religion through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on hinduism to enlighten others about the Hindu religion.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, India
- Also known as
- Shiv Shakti Foundation
- Trustees
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What Wake Up and Help funds
Wake Up and Help is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £1,773 in total.
How to apply to Wake Up and Help
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wake Up and Help in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 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 about Wake Up and Help
Is Wake Up and Help open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wake Up and Help is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Wake Up and Help fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and India.
Does Wake Up and Help give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Wake Up and Help makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Wake Up and Help give each year?
The register does not break out Wake Up and Help's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £19. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £355 a year.
How large is Wake Up and Help?
In its latest reported year Wake Up and Help reported income of £163 and spending of £19.
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