Umunandi grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1126668
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Umunandi is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1126668. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zambia. The register describes its activities as: “We promote:1) Advancement of education2) Preservation and protection of good health3) Relief of povertyfor the benefit of orphans and vulnerable children and their families, particularly but not exclusively in Lusaka, Zambia.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote for the benefit of orphans, vulnerable children and their families, in particular but not exclusively in lusaka, Zambia the:1) advancement of education2) preservation and protection of good health.3) relief of poverty.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £16.6k and spending of £20k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£16.6k
Latest spending
£20k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £16.6k | £20k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £22.8k | £25.8k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £54.2k | £51k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £28.7k | £26.5k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £33.1k | £43.2k |
Charitable objects
To promote for the benefit of orphans, vulnerable children and their families, in particular but not exclusively in lusaka, Zambia the:1) advancement of education2) preservation and protection of good health.3) relief of poverty.
Where it operates
Zambia
- Formerly
- Umanandi
- Trustees
- 3
What Umunandi funds
Umunandi is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £167k in total.
How to apply to Umunandi
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Umunandi in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (umunandi.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 Umunandi
Is Umunandi open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Umunandi is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Umunandi fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zambia.
Does Umunandi give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Umunandi makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Umunandi give each year?
The register does not break out Umunandi'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 £20k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £33.3k a year.
How large is Umunandi?
In its latest reported year Umunandi reported income of £16.6k and spending of £20k.
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