The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation has a clear mission to fund disadvantaged Black British students through leading UK universities in the next decade. The Foundation will partner with leading Universities, together with with businesses and donors to provide full scholarships to disadvantaged Black British students.
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The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation has a clear mission to fund disadvantaged Black British students through leading UK universities in the next decade. The Foundation will partner with leading Universities, together with with businesses and donors to provide full scholarships to disadvantaged Black British students.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £299,786 | £322,292 | 0 / 72 | |||
| 2023 | £231,696 | £207,755 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £204,873 | £108,592 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2021 | £116,234 | £21,939 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
What does The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation do?
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation has a clear mission to fund disadvantaged Black British students through leading UK universities in the next decade. The Foundation will partner with leading Universities, together with with businesses and donors to provide full scholarships to disadvantaged Black British students.
How much income did The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation report in 2024?
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation reported total income of £300k and reported expenditure of £322k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation registered as a charity?
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2020 as charity number 1191471. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation?
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Richard Oreffo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation operate?
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191471.
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