UK funding workspaceThe Wayewa Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1178857
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The Wayewa Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1178857. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Herefordshire, Nigeria and The Gambia. The register describes its activities as: “Youth ServicesLow Socio Economic SupportChildrens ServicesMental Health ServicesHealth and Wellbeing Services.” Its charitable objects are: “The object of the CIO is the prevention and/or relief of poverty of children and young adults worldwide, particularly in (but not limited to) Africa by:a) supporting the kings heritage orphanage in ijebu ode Nigeria and other orphanages; andb) by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and other…” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceSponsors or undertakes researchOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £65 | £113 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,120 | £6,954 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £7,385 | £3,714 |
Charitable objects
The object of the CIO is the prevention and/or relief of poverty of children and young adults worldwide, particularly in (but not limited to) Africa by:a) supporting the kings heritage orphanage in ijebu ode Nigeria and other orphanages; andb) by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and other organisations working to prevent or relieve childhood poverty.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Herefordshire, Nigeria, The Gambia
- Formerly
- Wayewa Foundation
- Trustees
- 4
What The Wayewa Foundation funds
The Wayewa Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £10.8k in total.
How to apply to The Wayewa Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Wayewa Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Wayewa Foundation
Is The Wayewa Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Wayewa Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Wayewa Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Herefordshire, Nigeria and The Gambia.
Does The Wayewa Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Wayewa Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Wayewa Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Wayewa Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,156 a year.
How large is The Wayewa Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Wayewa Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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