# Maple Leaf Trust

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1168630
- **Other names:** THE CANADA-UK FOUNDATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Aug. 5, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1168630


## Contact

- **Address:** Canada UK Foundation, Canada House, 5 Trafalgar Square, London
- **Postcode:** SW1Y 5BJ
- **Phone:** 07521736604
- **Email:** info@mapleleaftrust.com
- **Website:** mapleleaftrust.com



## Activities

**Objects:** The objects of the Charity are:1. the advancement of the education of the public in Canada and the United Kingdom concerning the culture, heritage, history, Indigenous groups, environment and other matters relating to both countries, by doing the following:i) providing structured learning programs, including but not limited to, seminars, workshops and panel discussions; ii) providing endowments to educational institutions in the United Kingdom of chairs of Canadian studies; and iii) providing  grants, bursaries and scholarships or other forms of financial assistance to any person to enrol in educational institutions and/or training programmes in the United Kingdom or Canada;2. to relieve poverty, distress and sickness for the public benefit, particularly for Canadian citizens or persons of Canadian origin and their families, special regard being given to the relief of need amongst former Canadian Armed Forces men and women and their dependents who are in need and resident in the United Kingdom, including, without limitation, providing financial assistance to in-need Canadian veterans and their families living in the United Kingdom by organising fundraising events; and3. the advancement of health or the saving of lives by gifting funds to registered charities involved in cancer research and to raise awareness of cancer research, including, without limitation, organising and promoting various Terry Fox Runs for Cancer Research in the United Kingdom.

**Activities:** The mission of the Canada-UK Foundation is to broaden perspectives and encourage new thinking and collaboration on issues and topics that build stronger links between Canada and the United Kingdom. The Foundation exists to support and foster a greater understanding of Canada and the contributions made by Canadians to the international community.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £376400 | £39370 | — | — |
| July 31, 2024 | £7012 | £110330 | — | — |
| July 31, 2023 | £7464 | £101755 | — | — |
| July 31, 2022 | £18144 | £188123 | — | — |
| July 31, 2021 | £42706 | £271888 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Katharine Davidson** (Chair) — appointed May 1, 2025
- Ashley Gallant — appointed April 1, 2025
- Courtney Lay — appointed April 1, 2025
- Douglas McPhee — appointed April 1, 2025
- Jerry del Missier — appointed April 1, 2025
- Kaylyn Fraser — appointed April 1, 2025
- Kirsty MacDonald — appointed July 10, 2025
- Neil Johnson — appointed April 1, 2025
- Robert Brant — appointed Nov. 19, 2024
- Steve Lowe — appointed Nov. 19, 2019