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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1190820

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East African Sponsorship Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1190820. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tanzania and Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “East African Sponsorship Trust recognises that a quality education can make a huge difference to a young person's success in life and this in turn can have a positive impact on raising their family out of poverty. As a result, we raise money to sponsor promising East African students through a good school or…” Its charitable objects are: “East African Sponsorship trust works to advance the education of gifted or talented young students in Tanzania and Kenya who are unable to afford good quality education, by raising funds and providing grants as educational scholarships for these students so that they can complete their schooling and go on to a…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £375 and spending of £55.

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About this funder

From the charity register and the funder's published information.

Latest income

£375

Latest spending

£55

What it funds
Education / training
Who it helps
Children / young people
How it gives
Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
Finances by year (Charity Commission)
Year endingIncomeSpending
31 Mar 2025£375£55
31 Mar 2024£88£45
31 Mar 2023£108£64
31 Mar 2022£0£0
31 Mar 2021£0£0

Charitable objects

East African Sponsorship trust works to advance the education of gifted or talented young students in Tanzania and Kenya who are unable to afford good quality education, by raising funds and providing grants as educational scholarships for these students so that they can complete their schooling and go on to a selection of universities around the world.

Where it operates

Tanzania, Kenya

Also known as
East
Trustees
6

What East African Sponsorship Trust funds

East African Sponsorship Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £164 in total.

How to apply to East African Sponsorship Trust

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from East African Sponsorship Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (eastscholarship.com) 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 East African Sponsorship Trust

Is East African Sponsorship Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from East African Sponsorship Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

Where does East African Sponsorship Trust fund?

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

Does East African Sponsorship Trust give grants to individuals?

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

How much does East African Sponsorship Trust give each year?

The register does not break out East African Sponsorship 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 £55. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £33 a year.

How large is East African Sponsorship Trust?

In its latest reported year East African Sponsorship Trust reported income of £375 and spending of £55.

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