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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1094963
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Worldwide Silver Lining is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1094963. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya and Tanzania. The register describes its activities as: “Worldwide Silver Lining exists to support the development of schools worldwide, with an emphasis upon Africa. The charity supports the work of other charitable organisations working in African countries. The charity currently makes grants to a charity school in Kenya and a Masai education and health project in Tanzania.” Its charitable objects are: “1. The advancement of education by the assistance, support and development of schools Worldwide with an emphasis upon Africa and India at which infants, children and students may obtain education and instruction without regard to any religious denomination in academic, sporting, musical, cultural, scientific…” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £1,800 | £4,800 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,500 | £3,576 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £6,386 | £5,189 |
Charitable objects
1. The advancement of education by the assistance, support and development of schools Worldwide with an emphasis upon Africa and India at which infants, children and students may obtain education and instruction without regard to any religious denomination in academic, sporting, musical, cultural, scientific, technical, religious, vocational, social and commercial subjects, activities and crafts of every description and with particular but not exclusive regard to:1.1 children whose parent or parents have died as a result of contracting hiv and aids; or1.2 children who by reason of their poverty or social and economic circumstances would otherwise be excluded from such facilities.
Where it operates
Kenya, Tanzania
- Formerly
- Visions of Glory: Education Spells Life
- Trustees
- 1
What Worldwide Silver Lining funds
Worldwide Silver Lining is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £13.6k in total.
How to apply to Worldwide Silver Lining
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Worldwide Silver Lining in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (worldwidesilverlining.co.uk) 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 Worldwide Silver Lining
Is Worldwide Silver Lining open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Worldwide Silver Lining is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Worldwide Silver Lining fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya and Tanzania.
Does Worldwide Silver Lining give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Worldwide Silver Lining makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Worldwide Silver Lining give each year?
The register does not break out Worldwide Silver Lining'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,713 a year.
How large is Worldwide Silver Lining?
In its latest reported year Worldwide Silver Lining reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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