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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1181515
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
The Kora Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1181515. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Senegal. The register describes its activities as: “The relief of poverty in Kafountine and surrounding areas in the Casamance, Senegal through support forprojects including, but not restricted to education, economic development and environmental sustainability. Principally through fund raising but other forms of help, such as technical expertise, may be offered.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty and advancement of education of people living in kafountine and surrounding areas in the casamance, Senegal through support and funding for projects.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £5,395 and spending of £4,140.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,395
Latest spending
£4,140
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of poverty
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides advocacy / advice / informationOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,395 | £4,140 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,714 | £3,310 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,754 | £4,027 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,742 | £4,245 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,363 | £3,613 |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty and advancement of education of people living in kafountine and surrounding areas in the casamance, Senegal through support and funding for projects.
Where it operates
Senegal
- Trustees
- 4
What The Kora Trust funds
The Kora Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £19.3k in total.
How to apply to The Kora Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Kora Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thekoratrust.org) 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 Kora Trust
Is The Kora Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Kora Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Kora Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Senegal.
Does The Kora Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Kora Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Kora Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Kora 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 £4,140. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,867 a year.
How large is The Kora Trust?
In its latest reported year The Kora Trust reported income of £5,395 and spending of £4,140.
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