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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1172626
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The Woman and Child in Need is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1172626. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Zimbabwe. The register describes its activities as: “The activities are currently paying for educational needs for 60 underprivileged children in Shurugwi, Gokwe , Masvingo and Zvimba in Zimbabwe. Provide Food hampers to children's homes , elderly homes. The organisation also provides underwear and sanitary wear, to female inmates in prisons. End domestic Violence…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:(1) The relief of poverty of persons living in Zimbabwe, in particular by the provision of food, clothing and shelter.(2) The advancement of education of children living in Zimbabwe, in particular by the provision of school fees, the funding of school projects, stationery and uniforms.” In the year to 1 Oct 2025 it reported income of £2,540 and spending of £1,964.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,540
Latest spending
£1,964
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2025 | £2,540 | £1,964 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | £480 | £1,044 |
| 1 Oct 2023 | £4,783 | £4,410 |
| 1 Oct 2022 | £1,372 | £10.4k |
| 1 Oct 2021 | £15.6k | £8,401 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:(1) The relief of poverty of persons living in Zimbabwe, in particular by the provision of food, clothing and shelter.(2) The advancement of education of children living in Zimbabwe, in particular by the provision of school fees, the funding of school projects, stationery and uniforms.
Where it operates
Throughout England, Zimbabwe
- Formerly
- The Woman in Need
- Trustees
- 6
What The Woman and Child in Need funds
The Woman and Child in Need is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Oct 2025, it spent £26.2k in total.
How to apply to The Woman and Child in Need
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Woman and Child in Need in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (womanchildinneed.com) 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 Woman and Child in Need
Is The Woman and Child in Need open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Woman and Child in Need is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Woman and Child in Need fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Zimbabwe.
Does The Woman and Child in Need give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Woman and Child in Need makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Woman and Child in Need give each year?
The register does not break out The Woman and Child in Need's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Oct 2025 was £1,964. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,248 a year.
How large is The Woman and Child in Need?
In its latest reported year The Woman and Child in Need reported income of £2,540 and spending of £1,964.
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