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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1159130
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St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1159130. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset and Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “We are a non-profit organisation based in Dorset,dedicated to working with a community in Lamu Kenya. We support,educate and transform the lives of those who need it most, through us we aim to give people the power to overcome poverty,injustice and inequality.Total orphans street children ,young single parents…” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty and hardship among orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya through the provision of shelter, food, health, education and other such charitable services as the trustees may from time to time think fit.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £24k and spending of £24.5k.
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Latest income
£24k
Latest spending
£24.5k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversityRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £24k | £24.5k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £24k | £22.1k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £24.9k | £21.5k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £17.1k | £24.6k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £11.2k | £11.8k |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty and hardship among orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya through the provision of shelter, food, health, education and other such charitable services as the trustees may from time to time think fit.
Where it operates
Dorset, Kenya
- Trustees
- 2
What St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation funds
St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £105k in total.
How to apply to St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (stmargaretlifes.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 St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation
Is St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset and Kenya.
Does St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out St Margaret Life's Hope 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 Mar 2025 was £24.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.9k a year.
How large is St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation?
In its latest reported year St Margaret Life's Hope Foundation reported income of £24k and spending of £24.5k.
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