# The Mugenzi Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1075583 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1075583)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Rwanda
- Other names: The Leadership Development Trust (previous); The Stewardship Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mugenzi-trust

The trust's current work is focused on strengthening Rwanda's national economic development through youth entrepreneurship education in Rwandan school and higher education settings.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Any charitable purpose as defined from time to time by the laws of England and Wales and in particular ( without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) the advancement of education and of the efficiency and effectiveness of charity

## What it funds

The Mugenzi Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Mugenzi Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does The Mugenzi Trust fund?

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

### Does The Mugenzi Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Mugenzi Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Mugenzi Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Mugenzi Trust?

In its latest reported year The Mugenzi Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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