# Malawi Bail Project

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1177119 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1177119)
- Website: https://www.malawibailproject.com
- Latest income: £6,529; spending £5,410
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Malawi
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/malawi-bail-project

We work with local organisations in Malawi to:- promote access to justice for the public benefit in Malawi- advance the education of the public in Malawi on their basic legal rights- provide, organise or facilitate legal advice or assistance which is free of charge- improve the treatment and conditions for prisoners and their families in Malawi

## 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 Mar 2025 | £6,529 | £5,410 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,529 | £3,135 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,772 | £7,515 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £7,115 | £5,405 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,968 | £5,634 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The promotion of the sound administration of the law for the public benefit by:(a) Educating the public in particular those persons detained in police custody and on remand in prison on their basic legal rights;(b) Providing, organising or facilitating legal advice or assistance (by way of representation or otherwise) which is free of charge (that is, otherwise than for or in expectation of a fee, gain or reward) to those persons in need who cannot otherwise afford legal representation.(c) Building capacity of professionals in the criminal justice system 2. The promotion of the rehabilitation of ex-offenders including by supporting their reintegration into their home communities.

## What it funds

Malawi Bail Project is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Malawi Bail Project reported income of £6,529 and spending of £5,410. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £27.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Malawi Bail Project in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (malawibailproject.com) 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 Malawi Bail Project open for applications now?

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

### Where does Malawi Bail Project fund?

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

### Does Malawi Bail Project give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Malawi Bail Project makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Malawi Bail Project give each year?

The register does not break out Malawi Bail Project's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5,410. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,420 a year.

### How large is Malawi Bail Project?

In its latest reported year Malawi Bail Project reported income of £6,529 and spending of £5,410.


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