The Queen's Commonwealth Trust

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.

The Queen's Commonwealth Trust
FormationApril 2018
Registration no.1172107
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Key people
Stephen Ball, Chairman Chris Kelly, CEO
Websitehttp://www.queenscommonwealthtrust.org

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]

In the financial year 2020/2021 articles were published in British media alleging that QCT paid nearly all of its income on staff costs, £787,314 of the £796,106 it raised. [7]

QCT later published a statement disputing the allegations and noting that their total spend in 2020-21 was £1.528million, of which over 80% was on charitable activities.[8]

Projects Supported
QCT Funded Projects
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

2019 OYW Partnership

In 2019, The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust partnered with One Young World (OYW) to offer QCT Scholarships to 53 young leaders – one from every Commonwealth country – to attend the 2019 OYW Summit in London, UK from 22–25 October.[9] One Young World is a preeminent global forum for young leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to effecting positive change. The organization received over 5,000 applications, out of which 53 were selected.[10] Following is the list of 2019 QCTxOYW scholarship winners, the first cohort.[11]

2019 QCTxOYW Winners
Name Country
Felix Richard Manyogote Tanzania
Glenn Marc Stein South Africa
Marie Jeva Anael Bodwell Seychelles
Siddhant Sarang India
Costase Ndayishimiye Rwanda
Kaene Disepo Botswana
Kaveto Tjatjara Namibia
Daniel Nyabadza Mozambique
Hopolang Mathaba Lesotho
Innocents Yeboah-Num Ghana
Jacqueline Mutumba Uganda
Melusi Simelane Eswatini
Muhammed Touray The Gambia
Matthew Lam Joar Kenya
Noriah Tadala Katungwe Malawi
Patu Ndango Fen Cameroon
Samantha Miyanda Zambia
Sandra Ajaja Nigeria
Sarvesh Lutchmun Mauritius
Yasmine Bilkis Ibrahim Sierra Leone
Adeline Ng Kai Wen Malaysia
Gulnahar Mahbub Monika Bangladesh
Hafiz Usama Tanveer Pakistan
Prabath Manaperuma Sri Lanka
Queenie Chong Brunei
Sebastian Hoe Wee Kiat Singapore
Amanda Scott Grenada
Benedict E.J Bryan Trinidad and Tobago
Christaneisha Soleyn Barbados
Dentrecia Blanchette Saint Kitts and Nevis
Eber Ravariere Dominica
Jasmine Duncan Saint Lucia
Jason Ricketts Jamaica
Jubilanté Cutting Guyana
Kirkland McIntosh Bahamas
Lance Copegog Canada
Lezli McCulloch Belize
Rickisha Terry Antigua & Barbuda
Ruth Stowe Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Seutatia-ia-Noue Samoa
Saia Mataele Tonga
Rinesh Sharma Fiji
Pania Newton New Zealand
Millicent Barty Solomon Islands
Megan Elaine Iha Papua New Guinea
Lisepa Paeniu Tuvalu
Lisa Rapley Australia
George Quadina Nauru
Cedric Paniel Vanuatu
Maria Kola Cyprus
Eman Borg Gozo/Malta
Alice Sparks United Kingdom

References
  1. "THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH TRUST - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  2. "Queen Elizabeth to celebrate 92nd birthday at concert party". Reuters. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  3. "Queen's Commonwealth Trust".
  4. "Annual Report & Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021" (pdf). The Queen's Commonwealth Trust. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  5. Ilse, Jess (18 October 2019). "The Queen marks end of an era with reception at Buckingham Palace". Royal Central. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  6. "Naomi Campbell named global ambassador for Queen's Commonwealth Trust". Reuters. 17 September 2021.
  7. "British Media Cheesed off over Queen's Commonwealth Trust Salaries".
  8. "Inspiration".
  9. "Hello World: Digital Education". www.queenscommonwealthtrust.org. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  10. "Queen's Commonwealth Trust Scholarship to send 53 young leaders to One Young World 2019 Summit | One Young World". www.oneyoungworld.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  11. "One Young World: Introducing QCT's 2019 cohort!". www.queenscommonwealthtrust.org. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
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