Hope Works

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About Hope Works

Hope Works is a UK-based charitable incorporated organisation, established in October 2020 and registered in Hackney, London. Its mission focuses on four thematic areas—food, health, training, and education—to address basic needs and enhance quality of life for vulnerable groups. Guided by values of trust, partnership, accountability, and tangible impact, the Trust empowers local actors rather than delivering services directly. A board of seven trustees oversees strategic decisions, ensuring robust governance, safeguarding, and risk management. The Trust supports initiatives tackling immediate needs like food security and healthcare access, alongside long-term capacity building through education and vocational training.

What Hope Works funds

The funder supports work across four interconnected themes: food, health, training, and education. This includes initiatives addressing immediate needs such as food security and healthcare access, as well as longer-term capacity building through education and vocational training. All funded activities take place exclusively in Zimbabwe, with a strong preference for grassroots, small, and medium-sized organisations that demonstrate local expertise. The Trust prioritises projects that serve children and young people, older people, people with disabilities, and community-based charities, especially those at risk of poverty, exclusion, and limited services.

Who can apply

Eligible organisations are community groups and social enterprises operating exclusively in Zimbabwe. The Trust favours grassroots, small, and medium-sized organisations with local knowledge and roots in the communities they serve. There are no religious restrictions, and income scale is not a strict barrier. Beneficiaries include children and young people, older people, people with disabilities, and community-based charities, with priority given to those facing poverty, exclusion, or limited access to services. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, trustees identify and invite partners discretionarily.

What Hope Works doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund activities outside Zimbabwe, nor does it support direct programmes delivered by the funder itself. Large national or international entities are excluded, as are organisations that do not align with the narrow geographic and thematic focus. Capital or unrestricted funding is not provided; grants are for project costs only.

How they like to fund

Hope Works operates a partnership-driven model, working by invitation rather than accepting unsolicited applications. Trustees identify and invite partners discretionarily, reflecting a preference for locally anchored solutions. Grants are modest and intended for project costs, not unrestricted or capital funding. The Trust emphasises collaboration with trusted local actors, ensuring that support is tailored to the specific needs of each community.

How much does Hope Works give?

Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Hope Works’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

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Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipHealthEducation

How to apply to Hope Works

Hope Works does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
Decisions are typically as needed.

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Hope Works provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact Hope Works directly for current funding levels.

Where does Hope Works fund charities?

Hope Works funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Hope Works accept unsolicited applications?

Hope Works does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Hope Works?

Hope Works does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.