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Transparency

Trust, built line by line.

We aim to be the easiest non-profit to understand. No jargon, no hidden fees, no complicated reports.

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Public documents, plain language.
Every pound accounted for
Programmes, operations, reserves.
Locally governed
Led from Busia and Kampala.
Built to last
Small, focused, deeply rooted.

How it works

From your gift to a village in Busia

Three simple steps, no jargon in between.

How it works

From your kindness to a Ugandan classroom.

Four honest steps. No middlemen, no jargon, no surprises.

  1. 01

    You give

    Choose a one-off gift or a small monthly amount. Every contribution is welcomed with gratitude.

    Any amount, any rhythm
  2. 02

    We steward

    Funds are pooled with strict governance, then routed to the programme that needs them most.

    80% direct to cause
  3. 03

    Community acts

    Local partners deliver the work on the ground, with families and elders shaping every decision.

    Led by Ugandans
  4. 04

    We report back

    You receive plain-English updates and photographs, so you always know what your kindness built.

    Monthly field letter

Where the money goes

Every pound, accounted for

Programmes first, operations lean, reserves sensible.

80%
to the cause

Where your money goes.

Our commitment is to direct at least four-fifths of every pound into frontline programmes. The figures below are illustrative until our first audited accounts are published.

  • Programmes & communities80%
  • Fundraising12%
  • Administration8%

Our commitments

Trust markers we are working towards

As a young foundation we publish our commitments early and expect to be held to them.

Funding and governance: Burlcore Foundation is the philanthropic and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) arm of Burlcore Mining Company Limited, and delivers community programmes across Busia District, Eastern Region, Uganda. Read how corporate social responsibility funds our work.

Registered non-profit
Annual reporting
Local governance
Independent oversight
Certificate of incorporation for Burlcore Foundation Limited, issued by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Certificate of incorporation

Legal registration

A public record you can verify.

Burlcore Foundation Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in Kampala under the Companies Act, Cap 106 of the Republic of Uganda. Our founding document is available in full below.

Legal name
Burlcore Foundation Limited
Registration No.
80041013403930
Incorporated
22 July 2026
Jurisdiction
Kampala, Uganda
Download certificate (PDF)

Governance

Board of trustees

The people accountable for our work in Busia and Kampala.

Portrait of Elias, Communications & Digital Lead at Burlcore Foundation
Elias
Communications & Digital Lead

Organisational leadership, communications and PR, and digital management.

Portrait of Kizzy, Community Development & CSR Manager at Burlcore Foundation
Kizzy
Community Development & CSR Manager

Known affectionately as Mumma Kiz to the locals, Kizzy leads community development and corporate social responsibility across our Busia programmes.

Portrait of John, Community Liaison & Executive Aide at Burlcore Foundation
John
Community Liaison & Executive Aide

Right hand to Kizzy on the ground in Busia, coordinating field visits, community meetings and day-to-day logistics.