# Wilmslow Wells for Africa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 328330 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/328330)
- Website: https://www.wilmslowwells.org
- Latest income: £72.3k; spending £66k
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wilmslow-wells-for-africa

The object of Wilmslow Wells for Africa is the relief of poverty in the continent of Africa by the provision of water for human consumption and irrigation. This may be achieved by the drilling of wells, the building of dams, the provision of storage tanks or any other means.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Wilmslow Wells for Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Wilmslow Wells for Africa reported income of £72.3k and spending of £66k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wilmslow Wells for Africa in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (wilmslowwells.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

### Is Wilmslow Wells for Africa open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wilmslow Wells for Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Wilmslow Wells for Africa give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Wilmslow Wells for Africa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Wilmslow Wells for Africa?

In its latest reported year Wilmslow Wells for Africa reported income of £72.3k and spending of £66k.


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