Governance and financial information
Canon Collin Trust's Board of Trustees meets approximately every three months and receives reports on students' selection and progress, projects with which the Trust is in partnership, and the Trust's finances and projections for the year ahead. Issues such as fundraising, new programmes and partnerships, and a range of educational and financial initiatives are deliberated.
A number of trustees occupy responsible positions in the academic world, others are Members of Parliament and have experience of education, others still are experts in IT and in business. Their wide range of expertise is of great assistance in the work of the Trust.
The Chief Executive administers the Trust and is responsible to the trustees. In the London office, there are six members of staff, volunteers, and outside experts who are called upon when required.
The London office administers students studying in the UK, students on distance education courses, the partner projects in South Africa and, jointly with the South African office, students at universities in countries bordering South Africa.
The London office works closely with the South African office which was set up in 1998. This office is now responsible for the selection and admission of students' scholarships in South Africa. Dr Norman Levy, who had represented the Trust in South Africa for six years, continues to be actively involved in the work of the office and is now formally the consultant to the Trust.
Selection of students in South Africa and the UK is rigorous. In the UK it is conducted by a panel including a trustee, the Director and Scholarships Officer. In South Africa a panel including the Regional Director and the Consultant work together with others on the selection process and the criteria are the same. Academic achievement, experience, motivation, relevance of the course to Southern Africa's needs and each individual's financial situation are factors. Half-yearly study reports from both students and their tutors/supervisors are a condition of continued funding and these enable the Trust to monitor progress.
For Canon Collins Trusts recent annual reports please click here:
2004 [PDF 1.2mb]
2005 [PDF 1.3mb]
