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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1139288
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Power Of Pads is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1139288. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon and Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “We support girls and women in poor areas of Kenya by providing reusable period pads and start up funding for pad making businesses. Our aim is to make a positive impact on girl's and women's health, education, gender inequality and also to support local businesses and communities.” Its charitable objects are: “1. The prevention or relief of poverty among women and girls in Kenya by:(i) Providing and assisting in the provision of sustainable sanitary products; and(ii) providing grants and all necessary support designed to enable individuals, microenterprises and organisations to generate a sustainable income.2. The…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £7,404 and spending of £4,167.
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Latest income
£7,404
Latest spending
£4,167
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyEconomic / community development / employmentOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £7,404 | £4,167 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,904 | £2,739 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,700 | £5,593 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,166 | £3,850 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,198 | £2,204 |
Charitable objects
1. The prevention or relief of poverty among women and girls in Kenya by:(i) Providing and assisting in the provision of sustainable sanitary products; and(ii) providing grants and all necessary support designed to enable individuals, microenterprises and organisations to generate a sustainable income.2. The advancement of education in Kenya in menstrual hygiene management and awareness.
Where it operates
Devon, Kenya
- Formerly
- Friends of Buburi
- Trustees
- 4
What Power Of Pads funds
Power Of Pads is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £18.6k in total.
How to apply to Power Of Pads
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Power Of Pads in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (powerofpads.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 about Power Of Pads
Is Power Of Pads open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Power Of Pads is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Power Of Pads fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon and Kenya.
Does Power Of Pads give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Power Of Pads makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Power Of Pads give each year?
The register does not break out Power Of Pads'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 £4,167. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,711 a year.
How large is Power Of Pads?
In its latest reported year Power Of Pads reported income of £7,404 and spending of £4,167.
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