# Children with Cancer in Malawi

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1111112 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1111112)
- Website: https://www.childrenscancermalawi.org
- Latest income: £12.2k; spending £22k
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Malawi
- Other names: Ccm (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/children-with-cancer-in-malawi

Our initial aim was to help treatment of children and adolescents with cancer in Malawi by supporting purchase of vital chemotherapy and funding the employment of a new nurse(s). We have helped purchase medical equipment and provide funds to improve facilities for patients and families. Travel grants for trustees (2) to provide expert specialist teaching and mentoring of staff have been funded.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £12.2k | £22k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £18.2k | £26k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £19.5k | £15.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £18.7k | £21.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £20.4k | £23.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To facilitate the treatment of Children and adolescents with Cancer, leukaemia or related diseases in Malawi through the provision of:1. Financial assistance to buy vital drug supplies and fund new nursing and other health care professional positions,2. Support,3. Education,4. Practical help, and5. Practical advice.

## What it funds

Children with Cancer in Malawi is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Children with Cancer in Malawi reported income of £12.2k and spending of £22k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £109k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Children with Cancer in Malawi in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (childrenscancermalawi.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 Children with Cancer in Malawi open for applications now?

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

### Where does Children with Cancer in Malawi fund?

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

### Does Children with Cancer in Malawi give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Children with Cancer in Malawi makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Children with Cancer in Malawi give each year?

The register does not break out Children with Cancer 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 31 Aug 2025 was £22k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £21.8k a year.

### How large is Children with Cancer in Malawi?

In its latest reported year Children with Cancer in Malawi reported income of £12.2k and spending of £22k.


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