# The Kora Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1181515 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1181515)
- Website: https://www.thekoratrust.org
- Latest income: £5,395; spending £4,140
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Senegal
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kora-trust

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

## 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 Mar 2025 | £5,395 | £4,140 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,714 | £3,310 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,754 | £4,027 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,742 | £4,245 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,363 | £3,613 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Kora Trust reported income of £5,395 and spending of £4,140. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £19.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Senegal.

## How to apply

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

### 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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