# The Imibala UK Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1200549 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1200549)
- Latest income: £416k; spending £384k
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: South Africa
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/imibala-uk-trust

The principle activity will be to make donations to Imibala. The charity provides scholarships and training and also provides housing units and personal necessities to those of financial hardship.

## 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 | £416k | £384k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2025 | £15.8k | £8,077 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £72.9k | £102k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £40.3k | £10.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit:3.1.1 the advancement of education in particular (but not exclusively) by:(a) Providing scholarships to persons in the republic of South Africa who, based on objective criteria, are in financial need of such assistance towards their primary, secondary and/ or tertiary education; and(b) Providing training, including but not limited to, life-skills and computer training to children of school-going age for their educational enrichment, academic support and/or supplementary tuition.3.1.2 the prevention or relief of poverty through:(a) The provision of housing units for the benefit of persons in need by reason of financial hardship; and(b) The provision and/or distribution of food parcels, clothing, blankets and other personal necessities to persons in the republic of South Africa who are in need by reason of financial hardship.3.2 the CIO may further the objects set out in clause 3.1 alone or in conjunction with the South African charity.

## What it funds

The Imibala UK Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Imibala UK Trust reported income of £416k and spending of £384k. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £504k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does The Imibala UK Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.

### Does The Imibala UK Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Imibala UK Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Imibala UK 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 £384k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £126k a year.

### How large is The Imibala UK Trust?

In its latest reported year The Imibala UK Trust reported income of £416k and spending of £384k.


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