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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1121650
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Shine African Children's Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1121650. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zimbabwe. The register describes its activities as: “We are currently supporting a charity which operates a well established children's home near Harare.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty and sickness, the advancement of education and the preservation and protection of good health of children and young persons in southern Africa, primarily Zimbabwe, aged between 0 and 18 years, in particular but not exclusively by:1 the provision of Children's homes; and2 the provision of grants…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housing
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £26 | £4,499 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £177 | £8,361 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £501 | £2,911 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £106 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty and sickness, the advancement of education and the preservation and protection of good health of children and young persons in southern Africa, primarily Zimbabwe, aged between 0 and 18 years, in particular but not exclusively by:1 the provision of Children's homes; and2 the provision of grants to other charities with similar objects.
Where it operates
Zimbabwe
- Trustees
- 4
What Shine African Children's Trust funds
Shine African Children's Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and accommodation / housing for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £15.8k in total.
How to apply to Shine African Children's Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shine African Children's Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Shine African Children's Trust
Is Shine African Children's Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shine African Children's Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Shine African Children's Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zimbabwe.
Does Shine African Children's Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Shine African Children's Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Shine African Children's Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Shine African Children's 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,154 a year.
How large is Shine African Children's Trust?
In its latest reported year Shine African Children's Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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