UK funding workspaceYala Fund grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1111692
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Yala Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1111692. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “YALA FUND WORKS IN THE DISTRICT AROUND TISSAMAHARAMA IN SOUTH-EASTERN SRI LANKA. WE HELP WITH EDUCATION, HEALTH, LIVELIHOODS AND RELIEF OF POVERTY.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty and financial hardship in developing countries, in particular sri Lanka.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £20.2k and spending of £23.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20.2k
Latest spending
£23.9k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £20.2k | £23.9k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £22k | £26.7k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £24.8k | £26.8k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £24.7k | £28.9k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £22.4k | £28.7k |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty and financial hardship in developing countries, in particular sri Lanka.
Where it operates
Sri Lanka
- Also known as
- Yala
- Trustees
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What Yala Fund funds
Yala Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £135k in total.
How to apply to Yala Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Yala Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (web.facebook.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 Yala Fund
Is Yala Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Yala Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Yala Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.
Does Yala Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Yala Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Yala Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Yala Fund'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 £23.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £27k a year.
How large is Yala Fund?
In its latest reported year Yala Fund reported income of £20.2k and spending of £23.9k.
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