# Wema

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1189496 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1189496)
- Latest income: £13.8k; spending £5,472
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Making Mum Proud (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wema

Making Mum Proud wants to ensure that no young adult has to give up on their personal dreams and life goals following the loss of a parent or guardian. We are aiming to provide support to University students and facilitate access or continued access to the opportunities that come with pursuing further education.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £13.8k | £5,472 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £12.9k | £4,300 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £308 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,536 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,221 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people whom have suffered the bereavement of a parent or guardian through:a) the provision of support and mental health wellbeing activities,b) supporting young people to sustain in their education through mentoring and peer support, and by;c) providing financial assistance to young persons to support them in their education during times of bereavement and resulting hardship.

## What it funds

Wema is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability 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, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Wema reported income of £13.8k and spending of £5,472. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £9,772 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wema 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

### Is Wema open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wema is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Wema fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Wema give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Wema makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Wema give each year?

The register does not break out Wema's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5,472. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,954 a year.

### How large is Wema?

In its latest reported year Wema reported income of £13.8k and spending of £5,472.


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