# Bertha'S Legacy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203695 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203695)
- Website: https://www.berthaslegacy.org
- Latest income: £22.7k; spending £17.5k
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Zimbabwe
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/berthas-legacy

To promote & protect the human rights of women and girls around the world, primarily in Zimbabwe, affected by gender-based violence by: - Raising awareness of domestic abuse and gender-based violence - Relieving the needs of victims of domestic and gender-based violence through: running economic empowerment workshops and self defense classes - Raising funds to support victims.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £22.7k | £17.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,385 | £8,883 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are: 1) to promote and protect the human rights of women and girls (as set out in the un convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women) around the world, primarily in Zimbabwe, who are affected by gender-based violence and domestic abuse by all or any of the following means: a) raising awareness of domestic abuse and gender-based violence and the basic human rights for women not to be subjected to such violence. B) raising awareness and encourage Zimbabwe as a nation to support and respect the human rights of women. C) relieving the needs of victims of domestic and gender-based violence through: i. The running of economic empowerment workshops to improve the financial independence of victims. Ii. Sponsoring self defence programmes iii. Providing funding for temporary accommodation for women and their children d) commenting on proposed human rights legislation that affects victims of domestic and gender-based violence, making recommendations based on the knowledge and experiences gained form beneficiaries supported by the charity. In furtherance of that object but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power: to engage in political activity provided that the trustees are satisfied that the proposed activities will further the purposes of the charity to an extent justified by the resources committed and the activity is not the dominant means by which the charity carries out its objects.2) the preservation and protection of…

## What it funds

Bertha'S Legacy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; 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 Bertha'S Legacy reported income of £22.7k and spending of £17.5k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £26.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bertha'S Legacy in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (berthaslegacy.org) 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 Bertha'S Legacy open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bertha'S Legacy is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bertha'S Legacy fund?

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

### Does Bertha'S Legacy give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bertha'S Legacy makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Bertha'S Legacy give each year?

The register does not break out Bertha'S Legacy's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £17.5k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £13.2k a year.

### How large is Bertha'S Legacy?

In its latest reported year Bertha'S Legacy reported income of £22.7k and spending of £17.5k.


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