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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1205724
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Shawin is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1205724. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Uganda. The register describes its activities as: “To prevent or relieve poverty in the UK and Mukono and Butebo in Eastern Uganda by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects, and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £600 and spending of £691.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£600
Latest spending
£691
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £600 | £691 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £600 | £400 |
Charitable objects
To prevent or relieve poverty in the UK and Mukono and Butebo in Eastern Uganda by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects, and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.
Where it operates
Uganda
- Trustees
- 3
What Shawin funds
Shawin is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £1,091 in total.
How to apply to Shawin
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shawin in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (shawin.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 Shawin
Is Shawin open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shawin is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Shawin fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Uganda.
Does Shawin give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Shawin makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Shawin give each year?
The register does not break out Shawin's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £691. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £546 a year.
How large is Shawin?
In its latest reported year Shawin reported income of £600 and spending of £691.
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