Malawi Schools Trust
Analysis
Malawi Schools Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Farnham. It was registered in April 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Malawi Schools Trust reported income of £43k and spending of £44k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £20k to £43k (+115%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 511%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Malawi Schools Trust sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cholsey Volunteers Trust (£43k), 1st Bingley Scout Group (£43k) and Langport Young People's Centre (£42k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We help equip Secondary Schools and Communities in rural Malawi with what they need. We raise funds in the UK and use local Malawi Partners (e.g. Diocese of Lake Malawi) for local delivery. Working one school at a time we ensure long term sustainability of the schools.With our Partners, Schools and Communities we also develop economic livelihood pathways for pupils and parents.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cholsey Volunteers Trust | Wallingford | £43k |
| 1st Bingley Scout Group | Bingley | £43k |
| Langport Young People's Centre | Somerset | £42k |
| Architecture Sans Frontieres UK | London | £44k |