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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1162004
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Village Rwanda UK is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1162004. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Rwanda. The register describes its activities as: “Supporting Education in Rwanda.” Its charitable objects are: “To relieve poverty in remote rural communities in Rwanda by providing education, training, healthcare projects and the necessary support to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £15.9k and spending of £17.7k.
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Latest income
£15.9k
Latest spending
£17.7k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £15.9k | £17.7k |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £13.3k | £9,830 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £13.5k | £14.3k |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £12.8k | £15.3k |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £12.6k | £13.5k |
Charitable objects
To relieve poverty in remote rural communities in Rwanda by providing education, training, healthcare projects and the necessary support to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.
Where it operates
Throughout England, Rwanda
- Also known as
- Vruk
- Trustees
- 5
What Village Rwanda UK funds
Village Rwanda UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £70.7k in total.
How to apply to Village Rwanda UK
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Village Rwanda UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (villagerwandauk.com) 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 Village Rwanda UK
Is Village Rwanda UK open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Village Rwanda UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Village Rwanda UK fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Rwanda.
Does Village Rwanda UK give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Village Rwanda UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Village Rwanda UK give each year?
The register does not break out Village Rwanda UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £17.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.1k a year.
How large is Village Rwanda UK?
In its latest reported year Village Rwanda UK reported income of £15.9k and spending of £17.7k.
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