UK funding workspaceOptimum Kenya Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1154051
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Optimum Kenya Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1154051. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “ESTABLISHED CHARITY IN KENYA "MSAADA KENYA TRUST" TO ACT AS OPERATIONAL CHARITY IN KENYA.SELECTED THE LENANA HIGH SCHOOL AS THE FIRST BENEFICIARY OF THE TRUST WITH PUPIL BURSARIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENOVATION. GRANTED 53 BURSARIES AND CONTRIBUTED FUNDS FOR REBUILDING THE SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL AND I.T. FACILITY…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of children and young people in Kenya in particular but not exclusively by the provision of financial and other assistance to secondary schools to improve standards, infrastructure and facilities and by the provision of scholarships and bursaries to students as the trustees in their absolute…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £21.5k and spending of £20.5k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£21.5k
Latest spending
£20.5k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £21.5k | £20.5k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £21k | £15.3k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,745 | £4,189 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.3k | £15.1k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,117 | £15.5k |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of children and young people in Kenya in particular but not exclusively by the provision of financial and other assistance to secondary schools to improve standards, infrastructure and facilities and by the provision of scholarships and bursaries to students as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit.
Where it operates
Kenya
- Trustees
- 4
What Optimum Kenya Trust funds
Optimum Kenya Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £70.6k in total.
How to apply to Optimum Kenya Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Optimum Kenya Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (optimumkenyatrust.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 Optimum Kenya Trust
Is Optimum Kenya Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Optimum Kenya Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Optimum Kenya Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya.
Does Optimum Kenya Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Optimum Kenya Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Optimum Kenya Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Optimum Kenya 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 £20.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.1k a year.
How large is Optimum Kenya Trust?
In its latest reported year Optimum Kenya Trust reported income of £21.5k and spending of £20.5k.
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