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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

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£707,690
Latest Expenditure
£606,768

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 17.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £582,473
Charitable Activities £107,685
Other Trading £0
Investments £17,532
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £499,429
Raising Funds £107,339
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £499,429
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£707,690
£606,768£499,429£1,508,509£64,1710 / 0
2023
£408,241
£479,1570 / 0
2022
£453,140
£475,2630 / 0
2021
£649,875
£679,076£605,291£1,341,319£75,4290 / 0
2020
£330,908
£440,4910 / 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 2024?

University Of Cape Town Trust reported total income of £708k and reported expenditure of £607k for the financial year ending 2024, 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 70.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 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

Address
Suite 10
Claremont House
22-24 Claremont Road
Surbiton
Surrey
Registration Date
19 March 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803042
Charity Number
803042

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Trustees

Paul Kumleben Chair
Alan David Roux
CHARLES MCGREGOR
Dame Judith Macgregor
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Bronwyn Gavine
Dr Paula Constance Walter
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Zandile Ndlovu
Michael Thomas Fargher
Nhlamulo Dlomu
PROFESSOR HUGH CORDER
Professor Mashiko Setshedi
RICHARD GNODDE
SIR FRANKLIN BERMAN KCMG KC
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Westwell

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • U C T Trust
  • Uct Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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