The Jinja Educational Trust
Also known as: The Bujagali Trust
The Trust supports children at a number of schools and orphanages in Jinja, including Mama Jane's,Valley View, Great Hopes, Son Rise and Lake Victoria, through the sponsorship of children to attend school and by implementing projects such as the building of classrooms, installation of new water tanks and new playground equipment.
Activities & Mission
The Trust supports children at a number of schools and orphanages in Jinja, including Mama Jane's,Valley View, Great Hopes, Son Rise and Lake Victoria, through the sponsorship of children to attend school and by implementing projects such as the building of classrooms, installation of new water tanks and new playground equipment.
Grants
The Jinja Educational Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £292,374
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training and overseas aid or famine relief
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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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £237,918 | £292,374 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £243,138 | £189,574 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £200,908 | £146,220 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £276,882 | £272,859 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £76,017 | £93,198 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Jinja Educational Trust
What does The Jinja Educational Trust do?
The Trust supports children at a number of schools and orphanages in Jinja, including Mama Jane's,Valley View, Great Hopes, Son Rise and Lake Victoria, through the sponsorship of children to attend school and by implementing projects such as the building of classrooms, installation of new water tanks and new playground equipment.
How much income did The Jinja Educational Trust report in 2025?
The Jinja Educational Trust reported total income of £238k and reported expenditure of £292k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Jinja Educational Trust registered as a charity?
The Jinja Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2005 as charity number 1107636. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Jinja Educational Trust?
The Jinja Educational Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jon Symonds. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Jinja Educational Trust operate?
The Jinja Educational Trust operates in Uganda, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Jinja Educational Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Jinja Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107636.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Bujagali Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated