BITOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST

About BITOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST

BITOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1172847). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 76/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), BITOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST reported a total income of £343,589 and total expenditure of £332,085, a spending ratio of 97% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, BITOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Bitou Trust is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged communities and advancing sustainable development and conservation within the Bitou region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Situated in the heart of the UNESCO Garden Route Biosphere Reserve, the Bitou municipal area covers 992 square kms within one of the most diverse biodiversity hot spots on the planet. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 96.7% of income spent on charitable work