# The Otjikondo School Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1050178 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1050178)
- Latest income: £8,948; spending £10k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Namibia
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/otjikondo-school-trust

To advance the education of children in Namibia and in particular those children attending Otjikondo School village in Outjo To advance the education of former pupils of this school by providing suitable assistance so that they may continue their education at a suitable establishment of further education

## 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 | £8,948 | £10k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10.6k | £12.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £19.4k | £18.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £18.5k | £15.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £6,834 | £11.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of children in Namibia and in particular the children of the Otjikondo school village in outjo and to advance the education of former pupils of the school by providing suitable financial assistance so that they may continue their education at a suitable establishment of further education.

## What it funds

The Otjikondo School Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Otjikondo School Trust reported income of £8,948 and spending of £10k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £66.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does The Otjikondo School Trust fund?

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

### Does The Otjikondo School Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Otjikondo School Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Otjikondo School 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 £10k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.4k a year.

### How large is The Otjikondo School Trust?

In its latest reported year The Otjikondo School Trust reported income of £8,948 and spending of £10k.


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