# Zimele UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1135490 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1135490)
- Website: https://www.zimelecommunity.org.uk
- Latest income: £3,000; spending £1,600
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services
- Area of operation: Monmouthshire, South Africa
- Other names: Zimele (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/zimele-uk

Zimele UK exists to:1. fundraise to support the work of Zimele in Southern Africa,2. raise awareness of poverty and HIV in rural communities in Southern Africa,3. promote the development of projects that encourage independence and initiative rather than giving hand-outs,4. develop markets for the products made through the projects.

## 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 Jan 2021 | £3,000 | £1,600 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To further such charitable purposes for the benefit of women and children (the 'beneficiaries') in rural southern Africa as the trustees see fit in particular but not exclusively by:a relieving povertyb advancing educationc promoting the good health of those suffering and affected by hiv/aids; and byd developing the capacity and skills of the trust's beneficiaries in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society

## What it funds

Zimele UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides services. In its latest reported year Zimele UK reported income of £3,000 and spending of £1,600.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Monmouthshire and South Africa.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Zimele UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (zimelecommunity.org.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

### Is Zimele UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Zimele UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Monmouthshire and South Africa.

### Does Zimele UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Zimele UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Zimele UK give each year?

The register does not break out Zimele UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2021 was £1,600.

### How large is Zimele UK?

In its latest reported year Zimele UK reported income of £3,000 and spending of £1,600.


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