# Chifundo UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1160791 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1160791)
- Website: https://www.chanasachifundomalawi.org
- Latest income: £26.6k; spending £18.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chifundo-uk

Chifundo (Chichewe) and Chanasa (Yao) both mean Compassion which is the basis and motivation for what we do as a charity, both here in the UK and in Malawi. We reach out to women who need support and empowerment through education and income generation so that they can fulfill their potential and make a difference for their families, communities and country. It is women mutually helping each other.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Chifundo UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Chifundo UK reported income of £26.6k and spending of £18.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chifundo UK in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (chanasachifundomalawi.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 Chifundo UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Chifundo UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Chifundo UK give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Chifundo UK?

In its latest reported year Chifundo UK reported income of £26.6k and spending of £18.8k.


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