UK funding workspaceR World grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1193184
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R World is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1193184. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Malawi. The register describes its activities as: “R World has two fundamental goals which are to fund : 1) development projects in the north of Malawi - our biggest project to date has been the construction of a library, books, computers, furniture etc.2)mental health projects. To date we've funded several lecturers/teachers to do first aid for mental health…” Its charitable objects are: “1. To preserve and protect the mental health of young people who are experiencing issues detrimental to their mental health and wellbeing by providing or assisting in the provision of mental health first aid training and by providing access to professional supporters trained in mental health first aid. 2. To advance…” In the year to 31 Jan 2026 it reported income of £5,082 and spending of £5,614.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,082
Latest spending
£5,614
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | £5,082 | £5,614 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £5,182 | £7,175 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £15.3k | £33.4k |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £10.2k | £6,764 |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £28.2k | £7,806 |
Charitable objects
1. To preserve and protect the mental health of young people who are experiencing issues detrimental to their mental health and wellbeing by providing or assisting in the provision of mental health first aid training and by providing access to professional supporters trained in mental health first aid. 2. To advance the education of students, studying at the university of nottingham, by providing financial support to allow them to undertake travel and further study and research in furtherance of their education at the university. 3. To advance the education of children aged 5-17 years by providing financial support to registered charities who will be building schools.
Where it operates
Throughout England, Malawi
- Trustees
- 5
What R World funds
R World is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £60.7k in total.
How to apply to R World
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from R World in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (rworld.org.uk) 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 R World
Is R World open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from R World is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does R World fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Malawi.
Does R World give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that R World makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does R World give each year?
The register does not break out R World's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £5,614. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.1k a year.
How large is R World?
In its latest reported year R World reported income of £5,082 and spending of £5,614.
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