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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1088308
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Rockdale Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1088308. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Zambia. The register describes its activities as: “*Training and education*Advocacy*Befriending.” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following objects ("the objects") in Zambia and other areas of southern Africa, and for the benefit of people from southern Africa resident in the United Kingdom:a) to relieve poverty;b) to preserve and protect health;c) to advance…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £480 and spending of £500.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£480
Latest spending
£500
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £480 | £500 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £960 | £900 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £240 | £240 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,000 | £3,000 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,800 | £2,040 |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following objects ("the objects") in Zambia and other areas of southern Africa, and for the benefit of people from southern Africa resident in the United Kingdom:a) to relieve poverty;b) to preserve and protect health;c) to advance education;d) to provide for the recreation and other leisure time occupation of the beneficial class who have need for such facilities by reason of their youth, age disablement or socio-economic circumstances.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Zambia
- Trustees
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What Rockdale Trust funds
Rockdale Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £6,680 in total.
How to apply to Rockdale Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rockdale 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 about Rockdale Trust
Is Rockdale Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Rockdale Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Rockdale Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Zambia.
Does Rockdale Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Rockdale Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Rockdale Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Rockdale 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 £500. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,336 a year.
How large is Rockdale Trust?
In its latest reported year Rockdale Trust reported income of £480 and spending of £500.
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