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Power Of Pads

Also known as: Friends of Buburi

We support girls and women in poor areas of Kenya by providing reusable period pads and start up funding for pad making businesses. Our aim is to make a positive impact on girl's and women's health, education, gender inequality and also to support local businesses and communities.

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Activities & Mission

We support girls and women in poor areas of Kenya by providing reusable period pads and start up funding for pad making businesses. Our aim is to make a positive impact on girl's and women's health, education, gender inequality and also to support local businesses and communities.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Kenya

Local Authority

Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,404
Latest Expenditure
£4,167

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 56.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 56.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Power Of Pads

What does Power Of Pads do?

We support girls and women in poor areas of Kenya by providing reusable period pads and start up funding for pad making businesses. Our aim is to make a positive impact on girl's and women's health, education, gender inequality and also to support local businesses and communities.

When was Power Of Pads registered as a charity?

Power Of Pads was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2010 as charity number 1139288. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Power Of Pads?

Power Of Pads is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gillian Sowden. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Power Of Pads operate?

Power Of Pads operates across 2 areas: Kenya and Devon.

Is Power Of Pads a registered charity?

Yes — Power Of Pads is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139288.

Details

Address
11
Matford Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4PS
Registration Date
9 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012478
Charity Number
1139288

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Trustees

Gillian Sowden Chair
Mark Chambers
Ruth Lewis
Sarah Buck
Tanya Alford-Howard
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Friends of Buburi
  • Power of Pads

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