# Zaytuna - Type: Trust / foundation - Charity number: 1195060 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195060) - Latest income: £5,060; spending £5,198 - What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities - Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public - How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information - Area of operation: Birmingham City, Somalia - Trustees: 3 - Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/zaytuna We are Zaytuna, a social welfare organisation which aims to interconnect local communities, with over 10 years of experience.This charity caters for women who are of a protected group but is also welcoming to other women who are interested.We currently have ongoing project for all ages. ## 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 Dec 2025 | £5,060 | £5,198 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2024 | £6,546 | £7,432 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2023 | £8,618 | £6,430 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2022 | £32.3k | £31.5k | not filed | ## Charitable objects > (a)to relieve elderly people resident in Birmingham and surrounding areas who are in need, by providing social space to combat loneliness, and items, services or facilities calculated to relieve the needs of such persons.(b)to act as a resource for young people, especially females living in Birmingham and surrounding areas by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes ofphysical, educational, and other activities as a means of: • advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, understanding and knowledge, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature, and responsible individuals. • promoting good citizenship. • advancing education • relieving unemployment; by supporting young people in developing their entrepreneurship and enterprising skills and apprenticeships in view of becoming financially independent • providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty, or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons. (c)to advance the religion of Islam for the benefit of the public through raising awareness and understanding of the Islamic faith. (d)the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world, in particular mogadishu, Somalia, by providing or assisting in the… ## What it funds Zaytuna is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people, older people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Zaytuna reported income of £5,060 and spending of £5,198. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £50.5k in total. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City and Somalia. ## How to apply OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Zaytuna 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 ### Is Zaytuna open for applications now? Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Zaytuna is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise. ### Where does Zaytuna fund? The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City and Somalia. ### Does Zaytuna give grants to individuals? Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Zaytuna makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies. ### How much does Zaytuna give each year? The register does not break out Zaytuna'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 £5,198. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £12.6k a year. ### How large is Zaytuna? 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