The Thembisa Trust
Also known as: Thembisa
Thembisa's aim is to give a chance in life to some of South Africa's disadvantaged people by working in partnership with grassroots development projects. One focus is on small start-up projects unable to attract funding elsewhere.
Activities & Mission
Thembisa's aim is to give a chance in life to some of South Africa's disadvantaged people by working in partnership with grassroots development projects. One focus is on small start-up projects unable to attract funding elsewhere.
Grants
The Thembisa Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2024)
- £11,341
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- 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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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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,793 | £10,995 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2023 | £12,093 | £11,769 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2022 | £14,231 | £13,477 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £20,556 | £20,635 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Thembisa Trust
What does The Thembisa Trust do?
Thembisa's aim is to give a chance in life to some of South Africa's disadvantaged people by working in partnership with grassroots development projects. One focus is on small start-up projects unable to attract funding elsewhere.
How much income did The Thembisa Trust report in 2024?
The Thembisa Trust reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Thembisa Trust registered as a charity?
The Thembisa Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 1990 as charity number 801978. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Thembisa Trust?
The Thembisa Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR FRANK ADAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Thembisa Trust operate?
The Thembisa Trust operates across 2 areas: South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Is The Thembisa Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Thembisa Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801978.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Thembisa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated