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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1127297
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The Chiawa Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1127297. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zambia. The register describes its activities as: “Raising funds through a variety of means to send to recipients to promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public through the relief of poverty, improve conditions of socially disadvantaged communities and promote economic growth and regeneration.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by:a) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and disadvantaged communities.b) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.sustainable development means "development which…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £1,000 and spending of £13.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,000
Latest spending
£13.3k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £1,000 | £13.3k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £10.7k | £18k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £41.6k | £14.8k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11.7k | £19.6k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £380 | £21.3k |
Charitable objects
To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by:a) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and disadvantaged communities.b) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.sustainable development means "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".
Where it operates
Zambia
- Trustees
- 5
What The Chiawa Trust funds
The Chiawa Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, 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 and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £86.9k in total.
How to apply to The Chiawa Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Chiawa Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thechiawatrust.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 about The Chiawa Trust
Is The Chiawa Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Chiawa Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Chiawa Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zambia.
Does The Chiawa Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Chiawa Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Chiawa Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Chiawa Trust'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 2026 was £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.4k a year.
How large is The Chiawa Trust?
In its latest reported year The Chiawa Trust reported income of £1,000 and spending of £13.3k.
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