# Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1067607 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1067607)
- Latest income: £8,996; spending £7,425
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Economic / community development / employment, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Cameroon
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bamenda-nkwe-development-trust

A fund raising ceremony was organised in July 2008. The charity sent was formed to fund the scholarship scheme in Bamendankwe Cameroon. Donations are already accepted from members of BAMEDCA, a community group in the UK

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £8,996 | £7,425 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,165 | £1,200 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,240 | £200 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,050 | £350 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of persons of Bamenda-Nkwe descent living in London to relieve poverty, advance education, preserve and protect health and provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of such persons.

## What it funds

Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust reported income of £8,996 and spending of £7,425. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £9,675 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bamenda-Nkwe Development 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 Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust fund?

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

### Does Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £7,425. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,935 a year.

### How large is Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust?

In its latest reported year Bamenda-Nkwe Development Trust reported income of £8,996 and spending of £7,425.


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