University Of Cape Town Trust
Also known as: U C T Trust, Uct Trust
To raise funds and support for the University of Cape Town in South Africa
Activities & Mission
To raise funds and support for the University of Cape Town in South Africa
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.
Country
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 150). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,770,436 | £1,516,199 | £1,405,867 | £1,804,303 | £474,062 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £707,690 | £606,768 | £499,429 | £1,508,509 | £64,171 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £408,241 | £479,157 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £453,140 | £475,263 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £649,875 | £679,076 | £605,291 | £1,341,319 | £75,429 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about University Of Cape Town Trust
What does University Of Cape Town Trust do?
To raise funds and support for the University of Cape Town in South Africa
How much income did University Of Cape Town Trust report in 2025?
University Of Cape Town Trust reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is University Of Cape Town Trust?
University Of Cape Town Trust has a program ratio of 79.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 150 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was University Of Cape Town Trust registered as a charity?
University Of Cape Town Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1990 as charity number 803042. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs University Of Cape Town Trust?
University Of Cape Town Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Kumleben. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does University Of Cape Town Trust operate?
University Of Cape Town Trust operates in South Africa, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is University Of Cape Town Trust a registered charity?
Yes — University Of Cape Town Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803042.
Details
Claremont House
22-24 Claremont Road
Surbiton
Surrey
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- U C T Trust
- Uct Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated