Orphans in Need
At a glance
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Key takeaways
- Orphans in Need works internationally on poverty, sickness, education, orphan support, food and widow support, so your work is most likely to fit if it sits in one of those areas.
- It does not accept unsolicited requests and says it seeks out organisations that can further its mission, so a cold application is not the route in.
- No grant range is stated, so do not assume a particular size of request.
- If it does approach you, be ready to show alignment with its mission, impact goals and governance expectations, because it carries out stringent due diligence.
- Organisations that cannot show that alignment, or that want to apply without an invitation, should not pursue it.
Overview
Orphans in Need is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1144812).
Orphans in Need is a registered charity, number 1144812, that works internationally to relieve poverty and sickness and to advance education, with a particular focus on orphans. Through its one-to-one sponsorship programme it supported over 13,000 orphaned children across 14 countries. It paid out £20,909,046 in grants and other giving, and it also runs the Global Orphan Care initiative, which goes beyond sponsorship to provide medical aid, housing assistance and emergency response in crisis zones.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 January 2025) only. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 23 October 2026.
Priority Areas
Orphans in Need works internationally to relieve poverty and sickness among vulnerable people affected by conflict, displacement and natural disasters, and to advance education. Its support includes food, shelter, healthcare, clothing, clean water and educational materials, and it supports schools, orphanages and vocational training centres. The annual report says it collaborates with credible and trusted organisations worldwide, awarding grants after due diligence on mission fit, impact goals and governance. It seeks out organisations able to further its mission and awards grants when they align with its policies and overarching goals. The report also describes support for orphaned children through sponsorship, including education, nutrition, healthcare and clothing, alongside food and essential relief for widowed families.
Themes
- Orphan support
- Poverty relief
- Education
- Healthcare
- Food assistance
- Widow support
Geographic Focus
Priority: Anywhere in the world.
How to apply
Orphans in Need says it seeks out and collaborates with organisations that can further its mission. It awards grants to organisations it finds aligned with its policies and overarching goals.
Who can apply:
- Organisations that can effectively further its mission and are aligned with Orphans in Need's policies and overarching goals.
- Organisations must align with the charity's mission, impact goals, and governance expectations.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- It carries out stringent due diligence for alignment with its mission, impact goals and governance expectations.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- International
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to Orphans in Need.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 January 2021 | £12,787,982 | £9,867,143 | £7,574,523 | Accounts for year to 31 January 2021 |
| year to 31 January 2022 | £16,002,798 | £14,572,813 | £11,867,987 | Accounts for year to 31 January 2022 |
| year to 31 January 2023 | £15,772,170 | £12,356,669 | £9,790,520 | Accounts for year to 31 January 2023 |
| year to 31 January 2024 | £22,490,180 | £21,229,434 | £17,951,014 | Accounts for year to 31 January 2024 |
| year to 31 January 2025 | £23,461,218 | £24,397,971 | £20,909,046 | Accounts for year to 31 January 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 5 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 January 2021; year to 31 January 2022; year to 31 January 2023; year to 31 January 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 January 2025: grants paid out in the year.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- Annual report (year to 31 January 2025)
This profile rests on the charity’s filed accounts and register entry only, so check with the funder directly before applying.
Sources last checked on 23 October 2026.
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Contact
- orphansinneed.org
- Charity Commission register entryContact details as held by the Charity Commission
Applying to Orphans in Need?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- orphansinneed.org
- Charity Commission register entryContact details as held by the Charity Commission