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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1178820
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Lotus Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1178820. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London. The register describes its activities as: “FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN MALAWI, AND ELSEWHERE (WORLDWIDE) AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT:.” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit, in malawi, and elsewhere (worldwide) as the trustees may from time to time think fit: the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies…” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £4,329 and spending of £1,911.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,329
Latest spending
£1,911
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAnimals
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £4,329 | £1,911 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £12.6k | £0 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit, in malawi, and elsewhere (worldwide) as the trustees may from time to time think fit: the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affected (including the provision of medical aid)the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of animal welfareby providing charitable grants to charities or other organisations working to further any of the above purposes in such ways as are charitable under the law of England and Wales.
Where it operates
Throughout London
- Formerly
- The Mwayi Project
- Trustees
- 2
What Lotus Foundation funds
Lotus Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and animals for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £1,911 in total.
How to apply to Lotus Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lotus Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Lotus Foundation
Is Lotus Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lotus Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Lotus Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.
Does Lotus Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Lotus Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Lotus Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Lotus Foundation'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 £1,911. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £382 a year.
How large is Lotus Foundation?
In its latest reported year Lotus Foundation reported income of £4,329 and spending of £1,911.
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