Chifundo UK (number 1160791) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Chifundo UK do?
Chifundo (Chichewe) and Chanasa (Yao) both mean Compassion which is the basis and motivation for what we do as a charity, both here in the UK and in Malawi. We reach out to women who need support and empowerment through education and income generation so that they can fulfill their potential and make a difference for their families, communities and country. It is women mutually helping each other.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chifundo UK
Answers Chifundo UK gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Chifundo UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Chifundo UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Malawi · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Chifundo UK registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chifundo UK yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Chifundo UK.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists Chifundo UK as a registered charity (number 1160791) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Chifundo UK's charity number?
Chifundo UK's charity number is 1160791. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1160791?
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What does Chifundo UK do?
Chifundo (Chichewe) and Chanasa (Yao) both mean Compassion which is the basis and motivation for what we do as a charity, both here in the UK and in Malawi. We reach out to women who need support and empowerment through education and income generation so that they can fulfill their potential and make a difference for their families, communities and country. It is women mutually helping each other.
Does Chifundo UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chifundo UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Chifundo UK?
Chifundo UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.chanasachifundomalawi.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Chifundo UK?
The register records Chifundo UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Chifundo UK's trustees paid?
Chifundo UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Chifundo UK registered as a charity?
Chifundo UK was entered on the register on 9 March 2015.