The Queen's Commonwealth Trust
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| Formation | April 2018 |
|---|---|
| Registration no. | 1172107 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Key people | Stephen Ball, Chairman |
| Website | http://www.queenscommonwealthtrust.org |
The Queen's Commonwealth Trust (QCT) is a charity that supports young people aged 18-35 across the Commonwealth.[1] The focus is on social entrepreneurs who have founded organisations to address problems in their communities. Queen Elizabeth II was the charity's patron.
History and mission
QCT was launched on 21 April 2018 (Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday) with her patronage and her grandson Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex as president. [2] After marriage, Harry's wife Meghan was appointed vice president later that year. The couple retained their positions until February 2021.
The Trust connects young changemakers across the Commonwealth for peer learning and collaborations though its young leaders network hub [3]
In March 2019, The Queen’s Trust gave QCT its final funds of £2,672,287 from a planned run-down.[4][5]
In 2021 model Naomi Campbell became a global ambassador for QCT.[6]
Projects Supported
| Organisation | Founder(s) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Alike | Bradley Gudger | UK |
| Common Sense Network | Michael Ominiyi | UK |
| Discovering New Artist | Mujtaba Zaidi | Pakistan |
| Givfunds Social Ventures | Edward Yee | India |
| Guyana Animation Network | Jubilante’ Cutting | Guyana |
| Haima Health Initiative | Bukola Bolarinwa | Nigeria |
| Investing in Girls Education in Africa (IGEA) | Sarah Boateng | Ghana |
| Helen’s Daughters | Keithlin Caroo | St Lucia |
| Jumpstart Academy Africa | Madelle Kangha | Cameroon |
| Marotholi Outreach | Lesego Ndhlovu | South Africa |
| Oasis Mathare | Douglas Mwangi | Kenya |
| Siblings and Friends Network | Maya Nanan | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Tanzania Young Eco Protection | Felix Manyogote | Tanzania |
| Wessex Social Ventures Limited | Adam Boxer | Kenya |
| Women & Democracy | Safaath Ahmed Zahir | Maldives |
| Justice Desk | Jessica Dewhurst | South Africa |
| GirlDreamer | Amna Akhtar and Kiran Kaur | United Kingdom |
| Eco Brixs | Andy Bownds and Gee Elliott | Uganda |
| Uganda Marathon | Henry Blanchard | Uganda |
| Unloc / Acts of Gratitude | Hayden Taylor and Ben Dowling (Unloc) / Jean D’Amour Mutoni (AoG) | Rwanda |
| Hope for Children Cameroon | Joannes Yimbesalu | Cameroon |
| Nature Fun Ranch | Corey Lane | Barbados |
| iDebate | Jean Michel | Rwanda |
| Kisoboka | Stephen Katende | Uganda |
| MAYEIN | Edem Ossai | Nigeria |
| Boundless Minds | Benjamin Rukwengye | Uganda |
| Planet Green Africa | Mwayi Kampesi and Atu Kampesi | Malawi |
| RBA Initiative | Erick Venant | Tanzania |
| OneDay Health | Nicolas Laing | Uganda |
| WISE | Caroline Odera | Kenya |
| IYAN | Daniel Misaki | Uganda |
| Ukani Malawi | Temwa Chirembo and Modester Mangilani | Malawi |
References
- ^ "THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH TRUST - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Queen Elizabeth to celebrate 92nd birthday at concert party". Reuters. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Queen's Commonwealth Trust".
- ^ "Annual Report & Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021" (pdf). The Queen's Commonwealth Trust. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Ilse, Jess (18 October 2019). "The Queen marks end of an era with reception at Buckingham Palace". Royal Central. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Naomi Campbell named global ambassador for Queen's Commonwealth Trust". Reuters. 17 September 2021.
External links
- Official website
- "The Queen's Commonwealth Trust". Charity Commission. Charity no. 1172107.
- The Queen's Commonwealth Trust on Instagram
- The Queen's Commonwealth Trust on Twitter
