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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1055539
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Ukuthasa is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1055539. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa. The register describes its activities as: “Ukuthasa aims to empower disadvantaged communities in Africa by working in partnership with Non Government Organisations (NGOs) in the following areas: HIV/Aids education, training and counselling; providing pre-school and early education; providing mentorship and life-skills training to young people through sport.” Its charitable objects are: “(1) The relief of poverty, particularly by the provision of assistance in the building of housing for persons living in squatter communities; (2) The protection and preservation of public health by helping to establish a health centre and nutrition centre;(3) The advancement of education by the provision of…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £19.3k and spending of £22.2k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£19.3k
Latest spending
£22.2k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingAmateur sportEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £19.3k | £22.2k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £21.5k | £22.2k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £21.2k | £22.9k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £23.7k | £28.5k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £21.8k | £33.8k |
Charitable objects
(1) The relief of poverty, particularly by the provision of assistance in the building of housing for persons living in squatter communities; (2) The protection and preservation of public health by helping to establish a health centre and nutrition centre;(3) The advancement of education by the provision of vocational skills training and a pre-school education project.
Where it operates
South Africa
- Formerly
- Ukukuthasa
- Trustees
- 6
What Ukuthasa funds
Ukuthasa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £130k in total.
How to apply to Ukuthasa
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ukuthasa in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ukuthasa.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 Ukuthasa
Is Ukuthasa open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ukuthasa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Ukuthasa fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.
Does Ukuthasa give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Ukuthasa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Ukuthasa give each year?
The register does not break out Ukuthasa'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 £22.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £25.9k a year.
How large is Ukuthasa?
In its latest reported year Ukuthasa reported income of £19.3k and spending of £22.2k.
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