# The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1085379 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1085379)
- Website: https://www.ldet.org.uk
- Latest income: £450; spending £6,901
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Manchester City
- Other names: Cariocca Education Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/louise-da-cocodia-education-trust

TO PROMOTE INCLUSION BY INCREASING THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO AFRICAN CARIBBEANS BY PROVIDING STRUCTURED PROJECTS WHICH WILL HAVE DIRECT IMPACT ON THE EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE.

## 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 | £450 | £6,901 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,100 | £9,021 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,903 | £8,696 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £18k | £26.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve the need of people of African caribbean ancestry in greater Manchester, by the advancement of education and training of said persons.

## What it funds

The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust reported income of £450 and spending of £6,901. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £51.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (ldet.org.uk) 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 Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City.

### Does The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Louise Da-Cocodia Education 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 2024 was £6,901. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £12.8k a year.

### How large is The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust?

In its latest reported year The Louise Da-Cocodia Education Trust reported income of £450 and spending of £6,901.


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