# The Borana Conservation Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1154930 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1154930)
- Latest income: £0; spending £12.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Kenya
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/borana-conservation-trust

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ADVICE AND TO PROMOTE IN THE BORANA AND LAIKIPIA AREAS OF KENYA, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC: 1.PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, & PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 2.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR IMPROVING HEALTH, LIVING STANDARDS & EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS, COUPLED WITH THE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE USE OF RESOURCES 3.ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUBJECTS RELATING TO 1 & 2 ABOVE

## 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 Mar 2025 | £0 | £12.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £20k | £21k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5,000 | £62.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £80.7k | £45.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £17k | £87.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) To promote for the benefit of the public the preservation, Conservation, and protection of the environment (in particular the flora and fauna) of the Borana and laikipia areas of Kenya (the areas of benefit) by the provision of financial support and advice;(b) To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public in the areas of benefit by providing financial support for the promotion of sustainable means of improving living standards and employment prospects for local people coupled with the prudent and socially responsible use of resources; and(c) To advance the education of the public within the areas of benefit in subjects relating to the preservation, Conservation, and protection of the environment and sustainable development and for the purposes of these objects sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

## What it funds

The Borana Conservation Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Borana Conservation Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £12.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £230k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Borana Conservation 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 Borana Conservation Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Borana Conservation Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya.

### Does The Borana Conservation Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Borana Conservation Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Borana Conservation Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Borana Conservation 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 Mar 2025 was £12.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £46k a year.

### How large is The Borana Conservation Trust?

In its latest reported year The Borana Conservation Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £12.3k.


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