The Kenya Kesho Trust
The educational side of the Kenya Kesho project strives to give the local children of southern Kenya the chance of a better education through ensuring that their schools have fundamental school supplies, increasing the number of teachers per school and building better facilities; these are all currently funded through The Kenya Kesho Trust.
Activities & Mission
The educational side of the Kenya Kesho project strives to give the local children of southern Kenya the chance of a better education through ensuring that their schools have fundamental school supplies, increasing the number of teachers per school and building better facilities; these are all currently funded through The Kenya Kesho Trust.
Grants
The Kenya Kesho Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £184,834
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and recreation
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £154,936 | £184,834 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2024 | £155,959 | £158,091 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2023 | £144,957 | £144,429 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £111,872 | £107,189 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £70,594 | £71,675 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Kenya Kesho Trust
What does The Kenya Kesho Trust do?
The educational side of the Kenya Kesho project strives to give the local children of southern Kenya the chance of a better education through ensuring that their schools have fundamental school supplies, increasing the number of teachers per school and building better facilities; these are all currently funded through The Kenya Kesho Trust.
How much income did The Kenya Kesho Trust report in 2025?
The Kenya Kesho Trust reported total income of £155k and reported expenditure of £185k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Kenya Kesho Trust registered as a charity?
The Kenya Kesho Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 2008 as charity number 1127182. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Kenya Kesho Trust?
The Kenya Kesho Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kenya Kesho Trust operate?
The Kenya Kesho Trust operates in Kenya, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Kenya Kesho Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Kenya Kesho Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127182.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated