# Calabash Trust UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1115874 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1115874)
- Latest income: £7,094; spending £2,586
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- 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 organisations, Provides human resources, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, South Africa, Scotland
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/calabash-trust-uk

RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITIES OF THE PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA, BY IDENTIFYING AND SUPPORTING SELF SUSTAINING NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND EMPOWERING ENTERPRISE PROJECTS AND ALSO TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITIES AND 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 2024 | £7,094 | £2,586 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £18.2k | £15.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,852 | £5,949 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £13k | £8,321 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The relief of poverty in the township communities of nelson mandela bay area, port elizabeth, South Africa; and2. The advancement of education of children and young people in South Africa and the United Kingdom

## What it funds

Calabash Trust UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport 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 organisations, provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Calabash Trust UK reported income of £7,094 and spending of £2,586. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £32.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, South Africa and Scotland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Calabash Trust UK 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 Calabash Trust UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Calabash Trust UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, South Africa and Scotland.

### Does Calabash Trust UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Calabash Trust UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Calabash Trust UK give each year?

The register does not break out Calabash Trust UK'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 2024 was £2,586. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £8,117 a year.

### How large is Calabash Trust UK?

In its latest reported year Calabash Trust UK reported income of £7,094 and spending of £2,586.


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