The Trust

Two Distinct but Complementary Functions

Sansaar operates with two distinct but closely connected functions within the charity.

The Charitable Support Function

The first function operates in a traditional charitable manner. Sansaar collects donations, Zakat, and fundraising income, and these funds are assessed and allocated through our structured application and assessment process to support children in need.

This includes hardship support, educational assistance, wellbeing initiatives, and grants to organisations whose work demonstrably benefits children. All allocations are made in accordance with our children-first principles, governance framework, and public benefit obligations.

The Trust Function

The second function operates through The Trust.
The Trust exists to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Sansaar’s charitable work. Rather than relying solely on donations and fundraising events, The Trust uses funds donated to the charity by the Trustees to pursue responsible commercial investment opportunities designed to generate additional income.

The income generated by The Trust is then returned to Sansaar’s charitable function and added to donations received, increasing the resources available to support children in need.

The purpose of The Trust is simple:

To transform charitable capital into sustainable income that multiplies the charity’s impact for children.

How The Trust Operates

The Trust operates under trustee oversight and in strict alignment with Sansaar’s Investment Policy.

All investment decisions are:

Assessed for risk and suitability
Reviewed for ethical alignment with the charity’s values
Evaluated for potential return and capital preservation
Approved through appropriate governance processes

High-risk, speculative, or unregulated commercial ventures will be avoided. The Trust does not engage in activities that would expose charitable funds to disproportionate risk.

Investment opportunities are considered only where they:

Protect the long-term interests of the charity
Preserve capital appropriately
Offer realistic and proportionate returns
Align with the charity’s values and public benefit objectives

The Trust operates prudently, with sustainability and stewardship at its core.

Types of Commercial Opportunities Pursued

The Trust may pursue a diversified portfolio of commercial and investment opportunities designed to generate sustainable income while managing risk appropriately.

All investment activity is undertaken with appropriate due diligence, documentation, and trustee approval.

These may include:

Bonds and Fixed-Income Investments

Listed Equities (Stocks and Shares)

Managed Funds and Collective Investment Vehicles

Property Investments

Private Funding and Structured Investments

Ethical and Impact Investments

Bonds and Fixed-Income Investments

Investment in government or corporate bonds to generate stable, predictable returns while preserving capital.

Goal: Provide steady income with lower volatility.

Listed Equities (Stocks and Shares)

Investment in publicly traded companies, either directly or through managed funds.

Goal: Long-term capital growth and dividend income to support sustainable funding.

Managed Funds and Collective Investment Vehicles

Participation in diversified funds managed by professional investment managers.

Goal: Risk diversification and professional portfolio management.

Property Investments

Investment in commercial or residential property assets where appropriate.

Goal: Generate rental income and potential long-term capital appreciation.

Private Funding and Structured Investments

Selective participation in structured private opportunities where risk is assessed as proportionate and appropriate.

Goal: Achieve enhanced returns while maintaining governance safeguards.

Ethical and Impact Investments

Investments that align with the charity’s values and contribute to positive social or environmental outcomes.

Goal: Generate financial return while maintaining ethical consistency.

Sustainable Income for Long-Term Impact

Once fully operational and with capital appropriately deployed, The Trust aims to generate between £250,000 and £350,000 per year in sustainable income.

This income will be:

Returned to Sansaar’s charitable support function
Added to donations collected
Allocated through the charity’s structured application and assessment process
Directed towards initiatives that deliver maximum public benefit for children

The intention is not simply to grow funds, but to ensure that:

Resources are used efficiently
Support is strategic and impactful
Long-term sustainability is achieved
Greater numbers of children can be supported each year

Through The Trust, Sansaar seeks to combine compassion with stewardship — ensuring that charitable generosity today creates multiplied impact tomorrow.