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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1170946
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The Bouncing Ball Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1170946. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Kenya, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. The register describes its activities as: “Our object is to advance education and relieve need in Africa in such ways as the Trustees may from time to time determine, in particular, but not exclusively by the provision of educational programmes, learning resources and feeding programmes in schools and local communities.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance education and relieve need in Africa in such ways as the trustees may from time to time determine, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of educational programmes, learning resources and feeding programmes in schools and local communities.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £3,527 and spending of £478.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,527
Latest spending
£478
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,527 | £478 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £15.9k | £21.7k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,813 | £8,321 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £35.9k | £15.4k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,439 | £3,179 |
Charitable objects
To advance education and relieve need in Africa in such ways as the trustees may from time to time determine, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of educational programmes, learning resources and feeding programmes in schools and local communities.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Kenya, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man
- Also known as
- The Learning Together Foundation Kenya
- Trustees
- 2
What The Bouncing Ball Trust funds
The Bouncing Ball Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £49.1k in total.
How to apply to The Bouncing Ball Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bouncing Ball Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bouncingballtrust.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Bouncing Ball Trust
Is The Bouncing Ball Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bouncing Ball Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Bouncing Ball Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Kenya, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
Does The Bouncing Ball Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Bouncing Ball Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Bouncing Ball Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Bouncing Ball 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 £478. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,814 a year.
How large is The Bouncing Ball Trust?
In its latest reported year The Bouncing Ball Trust reported income of £3,527 and spending of £478.
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