Canon Collins Trust
Also known as: Canon Collins Educational Trust for Southern Africa, The Canon Collins Educational and Legal Assistance Trust
We provides educational opportunities for southern Africa through scholarships and community-based projects, building the skills and leadership required to facilitate development in the region, and using our networks to enable development practitioners from all over the region to share their knowledge. We aim in particular to improve access to education for disadvantaged groups.
Activities & Mission
We provides educational opportunities for southern Africa through scholarships and community-based projects, building the skills and leadership required to facilitate development in the region, and using our networks to enable development practitioners from all over the region to share their knowledge. We aim in particular to improve access to education for disadvantaged groups.
Grants
Canon Collins Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £866,731
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and economic or community development and employment
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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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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £757,509 | £866,731 | £721,480 | £949,042 | £150,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £697,427 | £777,536 | £622,685 | £1,046,545 | £150,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £969,391 | £813,877 | £656,795 | £1,127,162 | £555,579 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,888,303 | £2,167,134 | £2,018,539 | £961,304 | £311,137 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,347,682 | £668,107 | £504,477 | £1,240,325 | £224,268 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Canon Collins Trust
What does Canon Collins Trust do?
We provides educational opportunities for southern Africa through scholarships and community-based projects, building the skills and leadership required to facilitate development in the region, and using our networks to enable development practitioners from all over the region to share their knowledge. We aim in particular to improve access to education for disadvantaged groups.
How much income did Canon Collins Trust report in 2025?
Canon Collins Trust reported total income of £758k and reported expenditure of £867k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Canon Collins Trust registered as a charity?
Canon Collins Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2004 as charity number 1102028. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Canon Collins Trust?
Canon Collins Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Canon Collins Trust operate?
Canon Collins Trust operates across 10 areas, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Canon Collins Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Canon Collins Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102028.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Canon Collins Educational Trust for Southern Africa
- The Canon Collins Educational and Legal Assistance Trust
- Canon Collins Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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