Trustees
The SLWA Education Scheme is a registered UK charity. Its trustees are appointed from within the SLWA membership and are legally responsible for the charity's governance, funds, and activities.
What Trustees Do
Trustees are the individuals legally responsible for overseeing a registered charity. They ensure the organisation operates within its stated purposes, manages its funds responsibly, and complies with charity law.
For the SLWA Education Scheme, trustees govern the award of educational grants to disadvantaged women and girls in Sri Lanka, oversee financial reporting to the Charity Commission, and protect the long-term sustainability of the fund.
How Trustees Are Appointed
Trustees of the SLWA Education Scheme are appointed from within the membership of the Sri Lanka Women's Association in the UK. The appointment reflects trust in their commitment to the SLWA's charitable objectives and their connection to the Sri Lankan community.
Appointments are reviewed by the Executive Committee. Trustees serve on a voluntary basis, receiving no remuneration for their role.
Trustees of the Education Scheme
The following individuals currently serve as trustees of the SLWA Education Scheme, a charity registered in England and Wales.
The SLWA Education Scheme is registered with and regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Annual accounts and reports are submitted in accordance with charity law.
The scheme funds educational grants for financially and socially disadvantaged girls in Sri Lanka — at secondary school, university, and vocational training level. Trustees approve every grant awarded.
Donors can be confident that funds are managed by a formally constituted charity board. If you have questions about the Education Scheme's governance, contact us or visit the Education Scheme page.
Help Us Fund More Grants
Every donation goes directly to funding educational opportunities for disadvantaged women and girls in Sri Lanka — administered by our trustees.