Donate to the SLWA Education Scheme
SLWA Education Scheme

Support a Girl's Education in Sri Lanka

Every donation to the SLWA Education Scheme funds grants for disadvantaged women and girls in Sri Lanka. The scheme has been running since 1976 and registered as a UK charity in 1998. Your contribution goes directly to students.

Secondary school grants Funding girls through secondary education in Sri Lanka
University students Supporting students in higher and vocational education
Registered UK charity Governed by trustees and regulated since 1998
Education Scheme

Where Your Donation Goes

All donations to the SLWA Education Scheme are administered by five appointed trustees and go directly to fund educational grants in Sri Lanka. No donation is used for the Association's running costs.

Secondary school grants for girls in financial need
University grants for women in higher education
Vocational and English language teaching programmes
Community health and welfare projects in Sri Lanka
Welfare Fund

The SLWA Welfare Fund

The SLWA also maintains a Welfare Fund supported by profits from its events and functions throughout the year. This fund makes donations to charities in both the UK and Sri Lanka, and responds to humanitarian appeals when needed.

Past recipients include the Heart to Heart Foundation for cardiac surgery, the Prithipura Home for children with disabilities, and the YWCA's Girl Child Project.

UK and Sri Lanka charities
Disaster relief appeals
Community health projects
How to Donate

Ways to Give

The SLWA does not process online payments. All donations are made directly to the Association through the methods below. Contact us first and we will provide the details you need.

01
By Post
Cheque
Send a cheque made payable to Sri Lanka Women's Association in the UK. Contact us first to receive the current postal address for donations.
Payable to: Sri Lanka Women's Association in the UK
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02
Regular Giving
Standing Order
Set up a regular standing order through your bank for ongoing support of the Education Scheme. Contact us to receive the bank details needed to set this up.
To set up: Contact us for bank details. Your bank does the rest.
Request bank details →
Online payments are not accepted

The SLWA does not process donations online. Please use cheque or standing order. Use the contact form to request the details you need before sending a donation.

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Registered Charity
UK Charity Commission

The SLWA Education Scheme is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Annual accounts are filed in accordance with charity law.

Governance
Five Appointed Trustees

Donations are administered by five trustees drawn from the SLWA membership. All trustees serve voluntarily and are unpaid. See the Trustees page for full details.

Transparency
Your Money, Directly to Students

Donations fund grants directly. If you have questions about how funds are used, visit the Past Grants page or contact us directly.

Make a Difference

Ready to Support the Scheme?

Contact us today and we will send you the details you need to donate by cheque or standing order. Every contribution funds a student's education in Sri Lanka.

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