Focus: Funds projects in three principal areas: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): Low-tech, repeatable schemes involving local communities to improve sanitation, hygiene, access to clean water, and irrigation. Women’s Empowerment: Education, training, reproductive health, safe childbirth, and microfinance initiatives for women. Provision of Recycled Tools and Equipment: Supports access to essential tools and equipment for economic development.
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
Eligibility: Only funds registered charities. Does not fund individuals or expeditions except through sponsoring charities. Primarily supports small to medium-sized charities with annual incomes of up to £5 million.
Grant Size: Total grant making is approximately £350,000 per year. First-time applicants are encouraged to request grants between £3,000 and £10,000.
Apply: The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity