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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1162100
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Madwa Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1162100. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Madagascar, South Africa and Eswatini. The register describes its activities as: “The Madwa Foundation helps rural artisans in southern Africa to build their own businesses using their craft skills. The aim of the charity is break the cycle of poverty the artisans find themselves in and to protect their unique craft heritage. All products are made using natural sustainable materials.” Its charitable objects are: “The charity's objects are specifically restricted to:3.1 the prevention or relief of poverty, including without limitation by promoting the relief of unemployment for the benefit of the public in disadvantaged areas of southern Africa and elsewhere;3.2 promoting sustainable development for the benefit of the public…” In the year to 31 May 2025 it reported income of £11k and spending of £11k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11k
Latest spending
£11k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £11k | £11k |
| 31 May 2024 | £6,093 | £6,130 |
| 31 May 2023 | £13.2k | £8,770 |
| 31 May 2022 | £10.4k | £24.2k |
| 31 May 2021 | £29.3k | £30.3k |
Charitable objects
The charity's objects are specifically restricted to:3.1 the prevention or relief of poverty, including without limitation by promoting the relief of unemployment for the benefit of the public in disadvantaged areas of southern Africa and elsewhere;3.2 promoting sustainable development for the benefit of the public by:3.2.1 the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities;3.2.2 the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration; and3.2.3 the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources; and3.3 advancing the education of the public in subjects relating to the prevention or relief of poverty and the promotion of sustainable development.3.4 in this clause "sustainable development" means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Where it operates
Madagascar, South Africa, Eswatini
- Trustees
- 4
What Madwa Foundation funds
Madwa Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £80.4k in total.
How to apply to Madwa Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Madwa 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 Madwa Foundation
Is Madwa Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Madwa Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Madwa Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Madagascar, South Africa and Eswatini.
Does Madwa Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Madwa Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Madwa Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Madwa 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 May 2025 was £11k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.1k a year.
How large is Madwa Foundation?
In its latest reported year Madwa Foundation reported income of £11k and spending of £11k.
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