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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1191351
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Reaching People in Need is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1191351. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tanzania, The Gambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mali and 2 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “the charity has General Charitable Purposes, providing Education/training, The aim in Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of Reaching People in Need are:3.1. To relieve poverty throughout the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in Need or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.3.2. To advance education with the overall aim to improve quality of life, enhance life skills, improve…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £23.9k and spending of £36.
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Latest income
£23.9k
Latest spending
£36
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £23.9k | £36 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,625 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of Reaching People in Need are:3.1. To relieve poverty throughout the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in Need or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.3.2. To advance education with the overall aim to improve quality of life, enhance life skills, improve livelihood opportunities.
Where it operates
Tanzania, The Gambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mali, Bangladesh, Yemen
- Trustees
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What Reaching People in Need funds
Reaching People in Need is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £36 in total.
How to apply to Reaching People in Need
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Reaching People in Need in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Reaching People in Need
Is Reaching People in Need open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Reaching People in Need is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Reaching People in Need fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tanzania, The Gambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mali and 2 more areas.
Does Reaching People in Need give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Reaching People in Need makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Reaching People in Need give each year?
The register does not break out Reaching People in Need'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 2026 was £36. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7 a year.
How large is Reaching People in Need?
In its latest reported year Reaching People in Need reported income of £23.9k and spending of £36.
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