# The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1087688 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1087688)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/africa-charitable-trust

NONE DURING THE YEAR

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 13 Dec 2024 | £0 | £2,091 | not filed |
| 13 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 13 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 13 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To or for the benefit of any one or more qualified charity as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 13 Dec 2025, it spent £2,091 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 13 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £418 a year.

### How large is The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Africa (Matabeleland) Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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