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East Africa Character Development Trust

Also known as: East Africa Cricket and Educational Foundation, East Africa Cricket Foundation

The Foundation has a mission to transform the lives of young Africans through sustainable cricket and education activity in East Africa. To achieve this it has devised and developed a new programme to ensure that disadvantaged young people from these parts are given the educational, personal and social opportunities that competitive sport - and cricket in particular - can provide.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation has a mission to transform the lives of young Africans through sustainable cricket and education activity in East Africa. To achieve this it has devised and developed a new programme to ensure that disadvantaged young people from these parts are given the educational, personal and social opportunities that competitive sport - and cricket in particular - can provide.

Grants

East Africa Character Development Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£110,810
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and amateur sport

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
£153,084
Latest Expenditure
£110,810

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 72.4%
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
£153,084
£110,8100 / 0
2024
£134,141
£112,6410 / 0
2023
£123,401
£114,8470 / 0
2022
£125,377
£147,8850 / 0
2021
£137,597
£180,3080 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East Africa Character Development Trust

What does East Africa Character Development Trust do?

The Foundation has a mission to transform the lives of young Africans through sustainable cricket and education activity in East Africa. To achieve this it has devised and developed a new programme to ensure that disadvantaged young people from these parts are given the educational, personal and social opportunities that competitive sport - and cricket in particular - can provide.

How much income did East Africa Character Development Trust report in 2025?

East Africa Character Development Trust reported total income of £153k and reported expenditure of £111k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was East Africa Character Development Trust registered as a charity?

East Africa Character Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2013 as charity number 1153030. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs East Africa Character Development Trust?

East Africa Character Development Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher John Blandford-Newson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East Africa Character Development Trust operate?

East Africa Character Development Trust operates in Kenya, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East Africa Character Development Trust a registered charity?

Yes — East Africa Character Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153030.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
eacdt.org
Registration Date
23 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5034621
Charity Number
1153030

Trustees

Christopher John Blandford-Newson Chair
David James Edward Hardisty
Emily Martha Burness MBA
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Julian Ince MBA, FCA
Roger Adrian Johnson

Also Known As

  • East Africa Cricket and Educational Foundation
  • East Africa Cricket Foundation

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