Hands of Compassion Charitable Foundation (registered charity number 1124423) is a UK-based grant-making organisation focused on advancing education for orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia and sub-Saharan Africa. Established to address educational inequalities, the charity provides funding and advisory support to schools demonstrating Christian values, prioritising infrastructure development and capacity-building over operational costs.

Founded in 2000, the organisation initially supported 25 children in Chipulukusu, Zambia, who received lessons in a derelict building without basic facilities. By 2016, the project expanded to serve over 600 students annually, prompting the Zambian Ministry of Education to assume management of the school to ensure long-term sustainability. The foundation has since shifted its focus to funding similar grassroots educational initiatives while promoting health awareness and social care through faith-based programmes.

The charity operates as a grant-making entity, raising funds in the UK to support school construction, resource provision, and vocational training. Its model emphasises empowering communities through education, with alumni progressing to careers in teaching, finance, and retail. Financial reports for 2023 indicate an annual income of £19,476 and expenditures of £16,721, allocated exclusively to charitable activities without trustee remuneration. Governance includes three unpaid trustees overseeing grant distribution and programme development.

[1] http://www.handsofcompassion.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4039446 [3] http://www.handsofcompassion.org.uk/about-us/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4039446/contact-information [5] https://ngoexplorer.org/charity/1124423