UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £254,237 for the year, with total income rising to £1,770,436 from £707,690 in the prior year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £474,062, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet its policy target of holding three to six months of operating costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust currently aims to hold three to six months of operating costs as free reserves. Operating costs for 2025 were £110,332”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Paul Kumlebenchair
- Alan David Roux
- CHARLES MCGREGOR
- Dame Judith Macgregor
- Dr Bronwyn Gavine
- Dr Paula Constance Walter
- Dr Zandile Ndlovu
- Michael Thomas Fargher
- Nhlamulo Dlomu
- PROFESSOR HUGH CORDER
- Professor Mashiko Setshedi
- RICHARD GNODDE
- SIR FRANKLIN BERMAN KCMG KC
- Stephen Westwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.8m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £708k | £607k |
| 31/12/2023 | £408k | £479k |
| 31/12/2022 | £453k | £475k |
| 31/12/2021 | £650k | £679k |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £254,237 for the year, with total income rising to £1,770,436 from £707,690 in the prior year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £474,062, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet its policy target of holding three to six months of operating costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Who funds UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN TRUST as a grant recipient include THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION, THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £100k |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £16k |
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NNS FOUNDATION | 1 | £21.2m |
| Founders Pledge Ltd | 1 | £3.4m |
| THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | 1 | £71k |
| THE JAMES & SHIRLEY SHERWOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £17k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| KTRUST LIMITED | 1 | £12k |