# Youth Action for Change International

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1141292 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1141292)
- Website: https://www.yaci.co.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Benin
- Other names: Yaci (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/youth-action-for-change-international

YACI is not operating currently.

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) the prevention or relief of poverty of children and young people living in developing countries by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty and by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.2) the advancement of education of children and young people living in developing countries through the provision of grants, items and facilities for education.3) the relief of sickness and the preservation of health among children and young people living in developing countries.

## What it funds

Youth Action for Change International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Youth Action for Change International reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Benin.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Youth Action for Change International in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (yaci.co.uk) 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 Youth Action for Change International open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Youth Action for Change International is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Youth Action for Change International fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Benin.

### Does Youth Action for Change International give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Youth Action for Change International makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Youth Action for Change International give each year?

The register does not break out Youth Action for Change International'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 Youth Action for Change International?

In its latest reported year Youth Action for Change International reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


## Similar funders

- [Gatsby Charitable Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gatsby-charitable-foundation)
- [Pears Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pears-foundation)
- [Forever Manchester](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/forever-manchester)
- [Forte Charitable Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/trusthouse-charitable-foundation)
- [The Headley Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/headley-trust)
- [The EQ Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/eq-foundation)

## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research)
- [Community grants in Wales: who funds what and what is open now](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/community-grants-in-wales)