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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1136511
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The Volunteer Zambia Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1136511. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zambia. The register describes its activities as: “Funding of Educational costs for selected Peer Leaders in Lusaka, ZambiaImprovement / rennovation of education and sports facilities at selected sites in Lusake, Zambia.” Its charitable objects are: “1) to preserve and protect the health of young people in need 2) to advance the education of young people in need.3) to relieve poverty of young people in need.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £20.1k and spending of £16.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20.1k
Latest spending
£16.8k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingOverseas aid / famine reliefAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £20.1k | £16.8k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £12.8k | £18.6k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £11.3k | £15.4k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £8,014 | £11.8k |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £6,853 | £12.6k |
Charitable objects
1) to preserve and protect the health of young people in need 2) to advance the education of young people in need.3) to relieve poverty of young people in need.
Where it operates
Zambia
- Formerly
- The Perfect Day Foundation
- Trustees
- 5
What The Volunteer Zambia Foundation funds
The Volunteer Zambia Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief and amateur sport for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £75.2k in total.
How to apply to The Volunteer Zambia Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Volunteer Zambia Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (theperfectdayfoundation.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 The Volunteer Zambia Foundation
Is The Volunteer Zambia Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Volunteer Zambia Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Volunteer Zambia Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zambia.
Does The Volunteer Zambia Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Volunteer Zambia Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Volunteer Zambia Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Volunteer Zambia 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 Aug 2025 was £16.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15k a year.
How large is The Volunteer Zambia Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Volunteer Zambia Foundation reported income of £20.1k and spending of £16.8k.
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