Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders exists to bring tangible hope to the worlds poorest communities through the very best leadership training. Currently operations exist in Kenya and South Africa with plans in motion to move into West Africa and to expand operations in the UK focusing on NEET (not in education, employment or training) youth.
Activities & Mission
Emerging Leaders exists to bring tangible hope to the worlds poorest communities through the very best leadership training. Currently operations exist in Kenya and South Africa with plans in motion to move into West Africa and to expand operations in the UK focusing on NEET (not in education, employment or training) youth.
Grants
Emerging Leaders is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £245,421
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty 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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Financial Trend
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 | £286,794 | £245,421 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £374,425 | £269,025 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £327,015 | £318,571 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £228,804 | £249,074 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £184,099 | £195,715 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Emerging Leaders
What does Emerging Leaders do?
Emerging Leaders exists to bring tangible hope to the worlds poorest communities through the very best leadership training. Currently operations exist in Kenya and South Africa with plans in motion to move into West Africa and to expand operations in the UK focusing on NEET (not in education, employment or training) youth.
How much income did Emerging Leaders report in 2025?
Emerging Leaders reported total income of £287k and reported expenditure of £245k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Emerging Leaders registered as a charity?
Emerging Leaders was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2010 as charity number 1139295. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Emerging Leaders?
Emerging Leaders is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Glen Robinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Emerging Leaders operate?
Emerging Leaders operates across 15 areas, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ghana and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Emerging Leaders a registered charity?
Yes — Emerging Leaders is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139295.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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