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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1176373
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WellWater is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1176373. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Nigeria. The register describes its activities as: “WellWater is seeking to gain public recognition and funding partners.Update: The WellWater team undertook a trip to Nigeria in December 2018 to see the benefiting community and successfully open the well.WellWater has undertook a project to build a school in Nigeria which will benefit 25,000 children in the community.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people of people in need of drinking water in the developing world, who live in remote locations and cannot reach or afford drinking water, in particular but not exclusively by building water wells.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £790 and spending of £18.1k.
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Latest income
£790
Latest spending
£18.1k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- 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 buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £790 | £18.1k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £1,927 | £26.5k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £27.9k | £24.8k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £14.8k | £20.3k |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £30k | £12.3k |
Charitable objects
The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people of people in need of drinking water in the developing world, who live in remote locations and cannot reach or afford drinking water, in particular but not exclusively by building water wells.
Where it operates
Throughout England, Nigeria
- Trustees
- 3
What WellWater funds
WellWater is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief 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 buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £102k in total.
How to apply to WellWater
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from WellWater in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wellwater.life) 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 WellWater
Is WellWater open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from WellWater is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does WellWater fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Nigeria.
Does WellWater give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that WellWater makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does WellWater give each year?
The register does not break out WellWater'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 £18.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.4k a year.
How large is WellWater?
In its latest reported year WellWater reported income of £790 and spending of £18.1k.
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