# Manna Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1188438 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188438)
- Website: https://www.manna-fund.com
- Latest income: £8,060; spending £6,336
- What it funds: Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: South Africa, Namibia
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/manna-fund

Our Charity was founded to assist the ever increasing plight of hunger and homelessness in Cape Town and other South African cities. The trustee's understand first hand the challenges faced by the non-profit organisations we support, this understanding comes from working with them on the front line, helping those unable to help themselves.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £8,060 | £6,336 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £9,448 | £6,227 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,920 | £2,812 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £180 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £740 | £1,627 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO which are for the public benefit, are specifically restricted to the following:the relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually and to advance the education of peoples resident in South Africa, zimbabwe, zambia, malawi and Namibia, by the provision of financial assistance for basic essentials such as food, clothing and toiletries and for education and training for employment.

## What it funds

Manna Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Manna Fund reported income of £8,060 and spending of £6,336. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £17.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa and Namibia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Manna Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (manna-fund.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 Manna Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does Manna Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa and Namibia.

### Does Manna Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Manna Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Manna Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Manna Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £6,336. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,436 a year.

### How large is Manna Fund?

In its latest reported year Manna Fund reported income of £8,060 and spending of £6,336.


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