# Building Futures in Malawi

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1075709 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1075709)
- Latest income: £5,127; spending £8,397
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Malawi
- Other names: B.f.m - Building Futures in Malawi (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/building-futures-in-malawi

Support of education in Malawi

## 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 2026 | £5,127 | £8,397 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £12k | £8,401 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £14.9k | £14k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £15.2k | £13.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide education for the people of Malawi, in particular at a secondary level and in light of the teachings of Jesus Christ, proclaiming equality to all people regardless of race, sex, status, tribe or religion. To undertake, maintain and support such charitable projects within the law of England and Wales

## What it funds

Building Futures in Malawi is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Building Futures in Malawi reported income of £5,127 and spending of £8,397. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £44.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Building Futures in Malawi in its sources (last checked 5 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 Building Futures in Malawi open for applications now?

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

### Where does Building Futures in Malawi fund?

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

### Does Building Futures in Malawi give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Building Futures in Malawi makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Building Futures in Malawi give each year?

The register does not break out Building Futures in Malawi'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 2026 was £8,397. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,897 a year.

### How large is Building Futures in Malawi?

In its latest reported year Building Futures in Malawi reported income of £5,127 and spending of £8,397.


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