Zebra Trust
The trust spends most of its income on grants for secondary school fees in East, Central and Southern Africa (in Kenya, Lesotho, Somaliland, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. It will accept donations both to add to its capital and to fund individual students needs.
Activities & Mission
The trust spends most of its income on grants for secondary school fees in East, Central and Southern Africa (in Kenya, Lesotho, Somaliland, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. It will accept donations both to add to its capital and to fund individual students needs.
Grants
Zebra Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £341,023
- 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 the prevention or relief of poverty
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £28,534 | £341,023 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £48,745 | £15,403 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £59,518 | £55,394 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £65,635 | £64,581 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £49,438 | £55,340 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Zebra Trust
What does Zebra Trust do?
The trust spends most of its income on grants for secondary school fees in East, Central and Southern Africa (in Kenya, Lesotho, Somaliland, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. It will accept donations both to add to its capital and to fund individual students needs.
How much income did Zebra Trust report in 2026?
Zebra Trust reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £341k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Zebra Trust registered as a charity?
Zebra Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1966 as charity number 309270. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Zebra Trust?
Zebra Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIDGET MARYE CASS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Zebra Trust operate?
Zebra Trust operates across 7 areas, including Kenya, Lesotho, Somalia and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Zebra Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Zebra Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309270.
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Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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