UK funding workspaceEducation West Africa grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1130223
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Education West Africa is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1130223. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sierra Leone. The register describes its activities as: “THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS IN SIERRA LEONE IN ORDER TO GIVE SUCH PUPILS BETTER OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE.THERE ARE TWO MAJOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING FURNITURE FOR SCHOOLS AND UNIFORMS FOR CHILDREN. BOTH FURNITURE AND UNIFORMS ARE MADE LOCALLY THUS PROVIDING INCOME FOR COMMUNITIES.A NEW PROJECT IS THE…” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of the education of school pupils in Sierra Leone, guinea, the gambia and cameroon, particularly through the provision of educational facilities, with a view to giving such pupils better opportunities in life.the development of a working infrastructure for the educational system in the above countries…” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £16.6k and spending of £9,780.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£16.6k
Latest spending
£9,780
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £16.6k | £9,780 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £15.9k | £17k |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £5,558 | £13.5k |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £4,544 | £2,108 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £4,130 | £9,130 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of the education of school pupils in Sierra Leone, guinea, the gambia and cameroon, particularly through the provision of educational facilities, with a view to giving such pupils better opportunities in life.the development of a working infrastructure for the educational system in the above countries referred to in (1) Above by providing suitable transport links between population centres to outlying communities that will enable (i) Teachers to travel and (2) Facilities to be distributed to schools in remote areas.
Where it operates
Sierra Leone
- Trustees
- 8
What Education West Africa funds
Education West Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £51.5k in total.
How to apply to Education West Africa
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Education West Africa in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (educationwestafrica.org.uk) 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 Education West Africa
Is Education West Africa open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Education West Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Education West Africa fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sierra Leone.
Does Education West Africa give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Education West Africa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Education West Africa give each year?
The register does not break out Education West Africa's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £9,780. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.3k a year.
How large is Education West Africa?
In its latest reported year Education West Africa reported income of £16.6k and spending of £9,780.
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