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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1126531
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One Drop Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1126531. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Canada and Malawi. The register describes its activities as: “One Drop's mission is to provide access to water and to raise individual and community awareness of the need to mobilize so that safe water is accessible to all, in sufficient quantity, today and tomorrow. Using a one-of-a-kind sustainable intervention model, One Drop develops innovative access to water and…” Its charitable objects are: “To relieve poverty and suffering in any part of the world through the improvement of water supplies, sanitation and advice on related health matters and to educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of such poverty and suffering.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £13.1k and spending of £13.5k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£13.1k
Latest spending
£13.5k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £13.1k | £13.5k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,094 | £662 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,059 | £70k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,634 | £3,714 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,258 | £191 |
Charitable objects
To relieve poverty and suffering in any part of the world through the improvement of water supplies, sanitation and advice on related health matters and to educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of such poverty and suffering.
Where it operates
Canada, Malawi
- Trustees
- 3
What One Drop Foundation funds
One Drop Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £88.1k in total.
How to apply to One Drop Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from One Drop Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (onedrop.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 about One Drop Foundation
Is One Drop Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from One Drop Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does One Drop Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Canada and Malawi.
Does One Drop Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that One Drop Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does One Drop Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out One Drop 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 Dec 2025 was £13.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.6k a year.
How large is One Drop Foundation?
In its latest reported year One Drop Foundation reported income of £13.1k and spending of £13.5k.
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