UK funding workspaceThe Ruth First Memorial Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 326354
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The Ruth First Memorial Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 326354. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Mozambique and South Africa. The register describes its activities as: “Storage and cataloguing of Ruth First archives. Microfiching of said archives and making available to researchers and academic institutions. Provision of grants consistent with the work of Ruth First.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance public education learning and knowledge of all aspects of the history economy and sociology and southern Africa and generally in the broad area of southern African studies.” In the year to 30 Apr 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To advance public education learning and knowledge of all aspects of the history economy and sociology and southern Africa and generally in the broad area of southern African studies.
Where it operates
Mozambique, South Africa
- Trustees
- 6
What The Ruth First Memorial Trust funds
The Ruth First Memorial 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 organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Ruth First Memorial Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ruth First Memorial 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 The Ruth First Memorial Trust
Is The Ruth First Memorial Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ruth First Memorial Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ruth First Memorial Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Mozambique and South Africa.
Does The Ruth First Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Ruth First Memorial Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Ruth First Memorial Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Ruth First Memorial Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Ruth First Memorial Trust?
In its latest reported year The Ruth First Memorial Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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