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.
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.
Grants
Power Of Pads makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending
- £4,167
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 4 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.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Friends of Buburi
- Power of Pads
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated