# Makoko Pearls

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206640 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206640)
- Website: https://www.makokopearls.org
- Latest income: £2,711; spending £1,997
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Nigeria
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/makoko-pearls

## 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 Dec 2025 | £2,711 | £1,997 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,348 | £76 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO, being for the benefit of the inhabitants of Makoko in lagos, Nigeria, are asfollows:(1) The advancement of education by providing or assisting in the provision of financial aid,learning materials, and support to local schools, ensuring access to quality education for allchildren irrespective of their socioeconomic background.(2) The relief of poverty by initiating and supporting sustainable development projects, theprovision of basic needs and facilitating access to opportunities and resources to help lift thecommunity out of poverty.(3) The preservation and protection of good health by supporting local healthcare projects,promoting access to clean water and sanitation and facilitating health education.(4) To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economicallydisadvantaged community of Makoko in such a way that they are better able to identify, andhelp meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.

## What it funds

Makoko Pearls is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Makoko Pearls reported income of £2,711 and spending of £1,997. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,073 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Makoko Pearls in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (makokopearls.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 Makoko Pearls open for applications now?

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

### Where does Makoko Pearls fund?

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

### Does Makoko Pearls give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Makoko Pearls makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Makoko Pearls give each year?

The register does not break out Makoko Pearls's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £1,997. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £1,037 a year.

### How large is Makoko Pearls?

In its latest reported year Makoko Pearls reported income of £2,711 and spending of £1,997.


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