Upendo Children's Home
Also known as: Upendo
Upendo provides ethical, sustainable and entrepreneurial support for disadvantaged youngsters in the Mwanza region of Tanzania. We seek to provide the best possible start in life for the kids we support through sponsorship of good education and healthcare. We strive to work with the local community of Mwanza to establish a degree of self-sustainability for Upendo.
Activities & Mission
Upendo provides ethical, sustainable and entrepreneurial support for disadvantaged youngsters in the Mwanza region of Tanzania. We seek to provide the best possible start in life for the kids we support through sponsorship of good education and healthcare. We strive to work with the local community of Mwanza to establish a degree of self-sustainability for Upendo.
Grants
Upendo Children's Home is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2024)
- £9,387
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing and economic or community development and employment
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,539 | £5,933 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Upendo Children's Home
What does Upendo Children's Home do?
Upendo provides ethical, sustainable and entrepreneurial support for disadvantaged youngsters in the Mwanza region of Tanzania. We seek to provide the best possible start in life for the kids we support through sponsorship of good education and healthcare. We strive to work with the local community of Mwanza to establish a degree of self-sustainability for Upendo.
How much income did Upendo Children's Home report in 2024?
Upendo Children's Home reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Upendo Children's Home registered as a charity?
Upendo Children's Home was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 2011 as charity number 1142091. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Upendo Children's Home?
Upendo Children's Home is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES QUAYLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Upendo Children's Home operate?
Upendo Children's Home operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Upendo Children's Home a registered charity?
Yes — Upendo Children's Home is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142091.
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Also Known As
- Upendo
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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