Indigent Welfare and Education Trust
The Indigent Welfare and Education Trust (IWE Trust) is a UK-registered charity (number 328148) focused on alleviating poverty, advancing education, and providing humanitarian aid. Established as a not-for-profit organisation, it supports vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, through grants and community projects[1][2][4].

Activities and Objectives
The charity operates in Lancashire (UK) and India, targeting relief of hardship among impoverished groups such as orphans, widows, and the disabled[2][4]. Its core activities include:

• Education and training: Funding programs to improve access to learning and skills development.
• Poverty relief: Providing financial assistance and resources to individuals and organisations addressing deprivation.
• Health advancement: Supporting initiatives that improve healthcare access and outcomes.
• Overseas aid: Delivering famine relief and humanitarian projects internationally[2][3][4].

Governance and Operations
The IWE Trust functions by awarding grants directly to beneficiaries and partnering organisations[2]. While its funding scope includes both domestic and international efforts, specific project details are typically disclosed through grantee reporting. The charity adheres to UK regulatory standards under the Charities Act framework[5], ensuring alignment with recognized charitable purposes such as public benefit and poverty prevention[5][4].

Focus Areas

• Target demographics: Children, elderly populations, and those with disabilities or financial hardship[2][4].
• Geographical reach: Combines local impact in Lancashire with global outreach, particularly in India[2][3].
• Mission: To "educate, improve, inspire, and equip communities" through sustainable development initiatives[3].

The Trust’s work reflects broader UK charitable principles, emphasizing measurable social impact and adherence to statutory definitions of charitable purposes[5]. Its dual focus on welfare and education underscores a commitment to addressing systemic inequities through direct intervention and capacity-building[3][4].

[1] https://iwetrust.org/about-us [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/328148/what-who-how-where [3] https://iwetrust.org [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/328148 [5] https://www.icnl.org/resources/research/ijnl/defining-charity-and-charitable-purposes-in-the-united-kingdom