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Budiriro Trust

Also known as: Budirio Trust

The Trust provides A level scholarships at selected schools throughout Zimbabwe. Bursaries are awarded on individual students' academic abilities, taking into account financial hardship which would prevent them from otherwise completing their secondary education. Fundraising activities are based in the UK with a committee in Harare responsible for distributing the funds to the schools.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust provides A level scholarships at selected schools throughout Zimbabwe. Bursaries are awarded on individual students' academic abilities, taking into account financial hardship which would prevent them from otherwise completing their secondary education. Fundraising activities are based in the UK with a committee in Harare responsible for distributing the funds to the schools.

Grants

Budiriro Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£24,764
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training and overseas aid or famine relief

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£24,618
Latest Expenditure
£24,764

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 100.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£24,618
£24,7640 / 6
2024
£25,534
£40,2730 / 10
2023
£22,177
£46,9490 / 10
2022
£30,606
£37,9650 / 30
2021
£27,042
£11,4600 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Budiriro Trust

What does Budiriro Trust do?

The Trust provides A level scholarships at selected schools throughout Zimbabwe. Bursaries are awarded on individual students' academic abilities, taking into account financial hardship which would prevent them from otherwise completing their secondary education. Fundraising activities are based in the UK with a committee in Harare responsible for distributing the funds to the schools.

How much income did Budiriro Trust report in 2025?

Budiriro Trust reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Budiriro Trust registered as a charity?

Budiriro Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 1968 as charity number 313921. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Budiriro Trust?

Budiriro Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIKHUMBUZO NGWENYA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Budiriro Trust operate?

Budiriro Trust operates in Zimbabwe, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Budiriro Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Budiriro Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313921.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 September 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313921
Charity Number
313921

Trustees

SIKHUMBUZO NGWENYA Chair
Dr Dinah Mary Holderness
EMILY ANN CHADBURN MRCVS
JEANIE MOYO
PENNY MORRISON
PROFESSOR EUAN NISBET
Rita Mangarida Matanda
THOMAS BARRATT

Also Known As

  • Budirio Trust

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