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Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust

Also known as: Kaleidoscope International Diversity Trust, Kaleidoscope Trust

The Kaleidoscope Trust works to advance the human rights of LGBT people in countries where they lack their equal rights, particularly in the Commonwealth. We do this by listening, amplifying and communicating their voices to a wider audience to persuade public and political opinion and work as a catalyst for meaningful change to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Activities & Mission

The Kaleidoscope Trust works to advance the human rights of LGBT people in countries where they lack their equal rights, particularly in the Commonwealth. We do this by listening, amplifying and communicating their voices to a wider audience to persuade public and political opinion and work as a catalyst for meaningful change to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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.

Show all 71 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,459,903
Latest Expenditure
£2,627,173

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £125,988
Charitable Activities £2,171,672
Other Trading £160,379
Investments £1,864
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,613,688
Raising Funds £13,485
Governance £15,218
Grants to Institutions £1,094,246
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,459,903
£2,627,173£2,613,688£502,925£178,00019 / 0
2024
£1,588,366
£1,752,093£1,723,034£670,195£176,46319 / 14
2023
£1,793,303
£1,604,885£1,604,885£833,922£455,63218 / 0
2022
£1,640,109
£1,244,373£1,214,999£645,504£200,85015 / 0
2021
£1,307,181
£1,262,654£1,262,438£249,768£222,60110 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust

What does Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust do?

The Kaleidoscope Trust works to advance the human rights of LGBT people in countries where they lack their equal rights, particularly in the Commonwealth. We do this by listening, amplifying and communicating their voices to a wider audience to persuade public and political opinion and work as a catalyst for meaningful change to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

How much income did Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust report in 2025?

Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust reported total income of £2.46m and reported expenditure of £2.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust registered as a charity?

Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2012 as charity number 1146274. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust?

Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust operate?

Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust operates across 71 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh and 68 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146274.

Details

Address
3RD FLOOR
86-90 PAUL STREET
LONDON
EC2A 4NE
Registration Date
7 March 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5024230
Charity Number
1146274

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Trustees

Adam Barriball
Bethan Alice Rachel Dowling-Jones
David Bholat
Jasvir Singh
Also governs 2 other charities
Krisha Gandhi
Laura Crandley
Also governs 1 other charity
Marie-Helene Tyack
Matthew Hedges
Tobi Olasunkanmi

Also Known As

  • Kaleidoscope International Diversity Trust
  • Kaleidoscope International Diversity Trust
  • Kaleidoscope Trust

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30 July 2026
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