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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1165465
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World Science Aid is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1165465. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The object of the charity is to promote the advancement of science and technology; the prevention of relief or poverty and the advancement of health and the saving of lives.” Its charitable objects are: “To further such charitable purposes (charitable under english law) for the benefit of the public as the trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to:(a) The advancement of Science and technology(b) The prevention or relief of poverty(c) The advancement of health and the saving of lives.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Health / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £322 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To further such charitable purposes (charitable under english law) for the benefit of the public as the trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to:(a) The advancement of Science and technology(b) The prevention or relief of poverty(c) The advancement of health and the saving of lives
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What World Science Aid funds
World Science Aid is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to World Science Aid
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from World Science Aid in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (worldnanofoundation.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 World Science Aid
Is World Science Aid open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from World Science Aid is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does World Science Aid fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does World Science Aid give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that World Science Aid makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does World Science Aid give each year?
The register does not break out World Science Aid'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is World Science Aid?
In its latest reported year World Science Aid reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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