The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Trust
Established for the purpose of advancing the education of the public about the Southern African liberation pre-1994 and raising awareness of the role of international societies (particularly British and exiled Southern Africans) in solidarity with this cause; and the advancement of arts, culture and heritage relating to the liberation struggle in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £1,626,716 against total expenditure of £1,650,122, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £244,584 at year-end, providing operational flexibility alongside restricted funds supporting the capital project.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 which fell in the band: £60,000 to £69,999 (2024: none)” — page 34
“One employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 which fell in the band: £60,000 to £69,999 (2024: none)” — page 34
“An unsecured loan of £110,000 was made to the charity by Ms. Lelabari Kogbara (Trustee) on 23rd March 2026. The loan agreement stipulates that it will be repaid within 24 months of the date of drawdown. The loan has been provided interest-free and no interest shall accrue or be payable on the principal sum for the duration of the loan agreement.” — page 37
“The total aggregate value of donations received from trustees where no conditions have been placed on the donation received amounted to £4,000 (2024: £Nil).” — page 37
“An unsecured loan of £110,000 was made to the charity by Ms. Lelabari Kogbara (Trustee) on 23rd March 2026. The loan agreement stipulates that it will be repaid within 24 months of the date of drawdown. The loan has been provided interest-free and no interest shall accrue or be payable on the principal sum for the duration of the loan agreement.” — page 37
“The total aggregate value of donations received from trustees where no conditions have been placed on the donation received amounted to £4,000 (2024: £Nil).” — page 37
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Professor Chris Mullard — Chair
- Suresh Kamath — Vice Chair
- Baroness Lynda Chalker — Trustee
- Lord Peter Hain — Trustee
- Ms. Lela Kogbara — Trustee
- Ms. Sasha Saretta Müller — Trustee
- His Excellency Kingsley Mamabolo — Trustee
- Ambassador Nomatemba Tambo — Trustee
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- PROFESSOR CHRISTOPHER PAUL MULLARD CBE DLchair
- Ambassador Nomatemba Gugulethu Pudnixia Olivia Tambo
- BARONESS LYNDA CHALKER OF WALLASEY
- Christabel Barbara Gurney OBE
- Colin Chester
- His Excellency Jeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo
- LELABARI ANNE-MARIE KOGBARA
- Lord Peter Hain
- Pietra-Marie De Mello-Pittman MBE
- Rev Dr Molefe Samuel Tsele
- Saretta Muller
- Sarvothum Seetharam Kamath
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £416k | £237k |
| 31/08/2023 | £555k | £426k |
| 31/08/2022 | £235k | £239k |
| 31/08/2021 | £248k | £169k |
Common questions
Is The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £1,626,716 against total expenditure of £1,650,122, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £244,584 at year-end, providing operational flexibility alongside restricted funds supporting the capital project. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sawin & Edwards LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Trust earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £69,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Trust as a grant recipient include The Portal Trust, JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portal Trust | FY2025 | £50k | Anti-Apartheid Legacy: Learning at the Centre of Memory & Learning |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | FY2022 | £32k | |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £23k | |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 08/12/2021 | £15k | Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/11/2021 | £1.7m | "The Centre of Memory and Learning: Unlocking the heritage of the UK Anti-Apartheid Movement" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 2 | £21k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £570k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £250k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £118k |
| REUBEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £105k |
| THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £90k |
Charities like this
- THE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IN SOUTHERN AFRICA TRUST
- UNITED KINGDOM ANTARCTIC HERITAGE TRUST
- THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES TRUST
- AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
- David Rattray Foundation
- HOLOCAUST EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Trust | £1.6m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IN SOUTHERN AFRICA TRUST | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNITED KINGDOM ANTARCTIC HERITAGE TRUST | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES TRUST | £374k | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| David Rattray Foundation | £383k | £60,000 or more | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |