THE JULIAN BARING SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Registered charity 1198064 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Supporting historically disadvantaged individuals (from Africa and Latin America) to pursue careers in the mining industry through educational scholarships.

Causes: Education/training · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £82,915 as of 5 April 2026, representing a significant increase from the previous year's £31,423. The trustees report that the trust is operated entirely by trustees and volunteers without remuneration, and there are no capital commitments disclosed. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would require further explanation or indicate non-compliance with accounting requirements.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• WitsGold — “In 2006, the Fund was given a major boost when it was generously awarded 1% of the initial equity in WitsGold .” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

• JUSTIN BARINGchair · trustee of 1 other charity
• Mark Byrne
• Mark Byrne · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Peru · South Africa · Throughout England And Wales · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Income and spending

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