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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1168982
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31 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Friends of Refilwe is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1168982. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa. The register describes its activities as: “We are based on the Wirral and continually organise fundraising and awareness events to support the Community Project in South Africa.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief and prevention of poverty, either generally or individually, of people living in Refilwe community project, lanseria, South Africa by making grants of money for providing or paying for items services or facilities.” In the year to 1 Sept 2025 it reported income of £11.7k and spending of £10k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11.7k
Latest spending
£10k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2025 | £11.7k | £10k |
| 1 Sept 2024 | £8,813 | £8,273 |
| 1 Sept 2023 | £20.5k | £16.7k |
| 1 Sept 2022 | £13.2k | £8,695 |
| 1 Sept 2021 | £28.4k | £29.1k |
Charitable objects
The relief and prevention of poverty, either generally or individually, of people living in Refilwe community project, lanseria, South Africa by making grants of money for providing or paying for items services or facilities.
Where it operates
South Africa
- Also known as
- F.o.r
- Trustees
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What Friends of Refilwe funds
Friends of Refilwe is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Sept 2025, it spent £72.7k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Refilwe
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Refilwe in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (refilwe.co.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 Friends of Refilwe
Is Friends of Refilwe open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Refilwe is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Refilwe fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.
Does Friends of Refilwe give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Refilwe makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Refilwe give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Refilwe's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Sept 2025 was £10k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.5k a year.
How large is Friends of Refilwe?
In its latest reported year Friends of Refilwe reported income of £11.7k and spending of £10k.
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