Activities & Mission
General charities at the discretion of the trustees
Grants
The Kanta Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £94,646
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £168,311 | £94,646 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £909,265 | £128,116 | £128,116 | £2,436,506 | £0 | 0 / 5 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £35,559 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £101,137 | £9,951 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Kanta Foundation
What does The Kanta Foundation do?
General charities at the discretion of the trustees
How much income did The Kanta Foundation report in 2025?
The Kanta Foundation reported total income of £168k and reported expenditure of £95k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Kanta Foundation registered as a charity?
The Kanta Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2007 as charity number 1119759. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Kanta Foundation?
The Kanta Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kanta Foundation operate?
The Kanta Foundation operates across 4 areas: India, Kenya, Uganda and London.
Is The Kanta Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Kanta Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119759.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated