The Kangaroo Maths Trust (KMT) is a UK charitable trust dedicated to widening access to high-quality mathematical enrichment, problem solving, and educational opportunity. As a strategic partner of Association Kangourou Sans Frontières (AKSF), we support the long-term development of Kangaroo Mathematics activities while operating independently in pursuit of our own charitable mission.
An independent UK charitable organisation advancing mathematical education and enrichment, with a particular commitment to underserved regions and lower-resourced educational settings worldwide.
We operate with our own Board of Trustees, governance framework, and charitable mission. We collaborate internationally while maintaining full organisational independence.
We are committed to reducing barriers to participation in mathematical enrichment, supporting pupils and schools in underserved or lower-resourced contexts where access to enrichment is more limited.
To promote the enjoyment, understanding, and practice of mathematics among children and young people through high-quality enrichment activities, while reducing barriers and enabling access in lower-resourced contexts.
The Kangaroo Maths Trust exists to advance mathematical education and enrichment. Our purpose is to increase access to meaningful mathematical challenge, encourage curiosity and confidence in mathematics, and provide opportunities for pupils to engage with mathematical thinking beyond the standard classroom experience.
We serve the public benefit through activities that promote mathematical learning, participation, and attainment. Our work is accessible, educationally valuable, and aligned with our charitable objects. In particular, we aim to reduce barriers to participation in mathematical enrichment, supporting pupils and schools where access is more limited.
We believe mathematics should be: intellectually exciting, accessible to all students, a tool for confidence and creativity, and a bridge to future opportunity.
We have a clear, strategic plan for creating meaningful change in mathematical education.We aim to maintain strong oversight, transparency, independence and responsible stewardship.
Access to mathematical enrichment is unequal. Many schools and pupils lack opportunities to experience the joy of problem-solving beyond the standard curriculum, particularly in lower-resourced settings.
As an independent Trust and strategic partner of AKSF, we act as a coordinating, governing, and enabling body. We support high-quality enrichment activities, provide financial stewardship, and build partnerships.
More young people, regardless of background, will develop confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking skills through meaningful mathematical challenge.
We are governed by an independent Board of Trustees, we are transparent with our finances, and we are accountable to you, our supporters. Our work is guided by:
Committee structure: We are supported by a Finance Committee (overseeing finance, fundraising, risk, and audit) and a Math Committee (supporting mathematical content, quality, and educational considerations).
We are proud to serve as a strategic partner of Association Kangourou Sans Frontières (AKSF), the international organisation coordinating the global Kangaroo Mathematics competititons.
Through this strategic partnership, we support the long-term growth, accessibility, and educational development of Kangaroo Mathematics activities internationally. Together, we are committed to fostering mathematical enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and educational excellence for young people across the world.
Our partnership with AKSF is built on shared values: a deep commitment to mathematical education, educational quality and integrity, widening participation, and collaborative international development.
While AKSF remains our flagship area of support, KMT is an independent charity with a broader mission to advance mathematical enrichment, participation and educational opportunity worldwide.
Kangaroo Maths Trust has been established thanks to the support of XTX Markets.
XTX's founding donation has enabled the Trust to begin building a long-term charitable platform dedicated to advancing mathematical thinking, widening participation, and supporting educational opportunity worldwide.
Through this support, KMT is able to invest in programmes that reach underserved communities, strengthen mathematics education, support teachers, and develop partnerships that create lasting impact for future generations of learners.
We are grateful for XTX's confidence in our mission and its commitment to helping young people discover the power and beauty of mathematics.
We are governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees responsible for our strategic direction, governance, and long-term sustainability.
Meike is a Swiss mathematician and educator with a long-standing commitment to inspiring young people through mathematics. As President of Kangaroo Sans Frontières, she has helped expand the reach of the Kangaroo Mathematics Competition to millions of students around the world. Alongside her academic work at ETH Zurich, she is widely recognized for her contributions to mathematics outreach, teacher development, and educational innovation. As a trustee of Kangaroo Maths Trust, she brings international perspective, educational expertise, and a deep belief in the power of mathematical curiosity to connect and empower learners of all ages.
Ava trained as a clinical research scientist before moving into research management, retiring as Director of Operations at Cancer Research UK’s research institute.
Ava is a volunteer and trustee of the UK Mathematics Trust and has also supported the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) Association in running the annual IMO competition. She brings organisational development expertise to KMT. As a trustee of Kangaroo Maths Trust, she shares the Trust’s mission to promote the enjoyment and value of mathematics more widely.
David spent 35 years teaching secondary mathematics in Bristol and Leicester before retiring from his Head of Department position at Leicester Grammar School in 2025. Alongside his teaching, he has volunteered for the UK Maths Trust since 2001, including spending eight years as Treasurer and has been the UK representative with the AKSF since 2018.
Michael is a Partner at Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm. He is a member of Partners Group's Global Investment Committee and has held senior leadership roles in portfolio and risk management. In addition, he serves on the boards of several portfolio companies, supporting value creation initiatives. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
Yichan has devoted over 15 years to STEM and skills-based education, with a particular focus on academic enrichment and student development through international competitions and learning programmes. She has worked closely with a range of internationally recognised educational institutions to expand meaningful academic opportunities across Asia.
Her passion lies in bridging students with accessible pathways that nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and the confidence to engage with the challenges of the 21st century.
Since 2020, Yichan has served as the China Representative for Math Kangaroo, supporting the development of mathematical thinking and a love of problem-solving among young learners.
Cristina holds a degree in Law and has been working in the education sector since 2009. Her early work focused on conducting institutional evaluations for schools and developing educational content. In 2016, she co-founded Vereda Educação, a school network in São Paulo that significantly transformed the private education landscape in Brazil. Since 2018, Cristina has served as CEO of UpMat Educacional, where she leads the organization of large-scale academic olympiads across Brazil.
Our lean, dedicated team works tirelessly to turn our mission into action.
Leads our strategy, fundraising, and partnerships. Brings extensive experience in international education and a passion for equitable access to mathematical enrichment.
Keeps our operations running smoothly, coordinates communications with schools and partners, and ensures our programmes are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Manages our financial administration, budgeting, and controls. Ensures transparency and accountability in everything we do with supporter funds.
The Kangaroo Maths Trust is currently recruiting its first Managing Director. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of an international charity dedicated to advancing mathematical thinking and widening access to mathematics enrichment worldwide. Further details can be found in the full role profile.
Focused on sustainable impact, educational integrity, and global collaboration.
Supporting mathematical enrichment in lower-resourced educational settings and underserved regions worldwide.
Promoting high-quality thinking, problem solving, and educational integrity in all activities.
Creating long-term structures that strengthen mathematics participation globally.
Helping schools and educators engage students through accessible mathematics programmes.
Building partnerships with mathematical organisations, schools, and supporters worldwide.
Maintaining strong oversight, transparency, independence and responsible stewardship.
Expanding access to high-quality mathematical enrichment in under-resourced and developing countries. Through participation grants, international partnerships, and digital infrastructure support, we help more countries and communities become part of the global Math Kangaroo movement.
Providing talented students from under-resourced backgrounds with opportunities to participate in international mathematics camps, enrichment programmes, and global learning experiences. These initiatives broaden horizons, foster cross-cultural exchange, and inspire the next generation of mathematical thinkers.
Working with schools, teachers, educational organisations, and local partners to promote engagement with mathematics. Through outreach activities, community initiatives, and educational partnerships, we aim to make mathematical thinking accessible, enjoyable, and relevant for young people worldwide.
With your support, Kangaroo Maths Trust can help ensure that high-quality mathematical opportunities are not limited by geography or circumstance. We work to widen participation, support schools in under-resourced communities, expand access in developing countries, and create meaningful enrichment experiences for young people worldwide. Together, we are building a more inclusive global mathematics community where every child has the opportunity to discover, enjoy, and excel in mathematics.
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The Kangaroo Mathematics Trust (KMT) is delighted to have supported the launch of the first International Kangaroo Open (https://open.aksf.org/), a new global initiative bringing the enjoyment of Kangaroo mathematics beyond the classroom and making it accessible to adults around the world.
Bringing mathematics to life for young learners in Yaoundé, as students explore problem-solving through the Kangaroo Math Camp experience.
MoreBringing young mathematicians from across Africa together through a shared love of problem-solving.
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We are proud to announce our formal strategic partnership with Association Kangourou Sans Frontières, marking an exciting new chapter in our shared mission to advance mathematical enrichment worldwide.
We are delighted to welcome our inaugural Board of Trustees, bringing together expertise in mathematics education, governance, and charitable leadership.
Kangaroo Maths Trust (KMT) has officially been founded with the vision of making mathematical thinking accessible to every young learner, supported by a multi-year donation from XTX Markets.
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people participating in our programmes worldwide.
Bringing young mathematicians from across Africa together through a shared love of problem-solving
From 16–21 August 2026, 142 young people, teachers and delegates came together in Accra, Ghana, for the Kangaroo Math Africa Camp (KMAC) 2026 — an ambitious regional initiative supported by the Kangaroo Math Trust (KMT) .
Organised by the Kangaroo Ghana team through the Ghana Olympiad Academy (GOA), the six-day camp brought together young mathematicians from Ghana and across Africa for a week of mathematical enrichment, teamwork and cultural exchange.
For KMT, supporting KMAC reflects an important part of our mission: helping more young people discover the enjoyment, creativity and community that mathematics can offer, regardless of where they live.
One of the most exciting aspects of KMAC 2026 was its international reach.
The camp welcomed participants representing 61 schools, including 45 schools from Ghana and 16 schools from elsewhere in Africa. International delegations travelled from Rwanda, Botswana, Uganda and Nigeria, bringing together students and teachers who might otherwise never have had the opportunity to learn mathematics alongside one another.
In total, the camp welcomed 142 participants, including 106 residential participants, 10 non-residential participants and 26 international delegates. They were supported throughout the week by 17 staff members and eight facilitators.
For KMT, this international dimension is particularly meaningful. Mathematics provides a common language through which young people from different countries and cultures can meet, collaborate and challenge one another. Initiatives such as KMAC can help build not only stronger mathematicians, but also a stronger mathematical community across the continent.
Throughout the six days, students participated in mathematical enrichment sessions, Kangaroo-style problem-solving activities and examinations, team challenges, team-building exercises and cultural exchange activities.
The programme was designed not simply around solving more mathematics problems, but around experiencing mathematics differently: as something creative, collaborative and enjoyable.
Students were encouraged to think independently, tackle unfamiliar problems and work with peers from different schools and countries. Beyond the classroom, they also had the opportunity to build friendships and learn about one another's cultures.
That combination of mathematical challenge and international friendship is at the heart of the wider Kangaroo community.
The impact of the camp was perhaps best expressed by the participants themselves.
Uzabakiriho Jean Claude, a chaperone accompanying the Rwanda delegation, reflected:
"Thank you for the laughter, the memories, and the friendship we built. Your kindness and care made us feel at home even far from home… We will be happy to receive you in Kigali. Thank you for making this week unforgettable."
Lebitso Ramophok, a student delegate from Botswana, similarly shared:
"Thank you guys so much for making this trip so memorable and enjoyable for us — I genuinely can't wait to come back next time."
These reflections capture something KMT believes strongly: mathematics can create connections that extend far beyond a competition paper or classroom.
A student may arrive at a camp because they enjoy solving mathematics problems, but leave having met friends from several countries, encountered new ways of thinking and discovered that they are part of a much larger international mathematical community.
KMT was delighted to support the 2026 Kangaroo Math Africa Camp and to help make this gathering possible.
As a charity dedicated to advancing mathematical education, we believe that talented and enthusiastic young mathematicians should have opportunities not only to compete, but also to learn, explore, collaborate and meet others who share their enthusiasm for mathematics.
We are particularly pleased to see the Kangaroo community helping to create connections between countries and supporting the development of mathematics education across Africa.
Congratulations to all the young mathematicians who took part.
KMAC 2026 demonstrated what can happen when mathematical curiosity is given the opportunity to cross schools, borders and cultures. KMT is proud to have supported this initiative, and we look forward to seeing the African Kangaroo mathematics community continue to grow in the years ahead.
Bringing mathematics to life for young learners in Yaoundé
From 18–22 August 2026, 54 young students came together in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the Kangaroo Maths Camp Yaoundé 2026, an initiative supported by funding from the Kangaroo Maths Trust (KMT).
Hosted at the National Advanced School of Engineering of Yaoundé (ENSPY) and organised locally by Association Promo-Maths, the camp brought together 21 primary and 33 secondary school students from 14 different schools, supported by four facilitators. The camp also achieved an encouraging gender balance, welcoming 26 girls and 28 boys.
For KMT, supporting initiatives such as this is an important part of our commitment to helping more young people experience mathematics as something creative, enjoyable and intellectually rewarding, regardless of where they live.
At the heart of the camp was a simple idea: to help children see mathematics not as an abstract or intimidating school subject, but as something that can be explored, played with and discovered.
Over three days of activities, students encountered mathematics through games, puzzles, practical challenges and collaborative problem-solving.
They explored probability through the “Birthday Game”, searched for geometry in their surroundings, created geometric structures using sticks and modelling clay, and worked together on Kangaroo-style mathematical problems.
Mathematics also became a gateway into computer science and cryptography. Students learned about the history of coding and decoding before experimenting with the Caesar cipher, solving digital decoding challenges and exploring algorithms through hands-on activities.
The camp concluded with students tackling Kangaroo problems in groups before taking part in their own Mini Kangaroo Competition, celebrating both mathematical achievement and the enjoyment of problem-solving.
One of the most encouraging outcomes was the enthusiasm shown not only by the students, but also by parents and members of the local academic community.
The Director of ENSPY was particularly impressed by the concentration and engagement of young students while working on activities such as Caesar cipher coding, highlighting how much potential can emerge when children are introduced to mathematics through stimulating and unfamiliar challenges.
For some students, the experience continued long after the camp had finished. One parent shared how Chloé Natacha, a Kangaroo champion, returned home so inspired by the geometry activities that she displayed the shapes she had created on the family refrigerator, hoping that her younger brothers would learn from them too.
It is a small story, but one that captures exactly what programmes like this can achieve: mathematics moving beyond the classroom and becoming something children want to explore and share with others.
KMT is delighted to have supported the first Kangaroo Maths Camp in Yaoundé and to see the enthusiasm it generated among students, families and educators.
The local team is already looking towards the future. Subject to further funding, there are ambitions to expand the camp to 100 students from across Cameroon, including young people from cities such as Douala and Bafoussam, and to explore additional smaller mathematics camps during the year.
KMT believes that mathematical talent exists everywhere, but opportunities to discover and develop that talent are not always equally available. By supporting local partners and grassroots mathematical initiatives, we hope to help more young people experience the curiosity, confidence and enjoyment that mathematics can inspire.
We congratulate Association Promo-Maths, the facilitators, ENSPY, and all 54 participating students on a successful first camp, and we look forward to seeing the Kangaroo Maths community in Cameroon continue to grow.
KMT is proud to support initiatives that open doors to mathematics and help inspire the next generation of young problem-solvers.
The Kangaroo Mathematics Trust (KMT) is delighted to have supported the launch of the first International Kangaroo Open (https://open.aksf.org/), a new global initiative bringing the enjoyment of Kangaroo mathematics beyond the classroom and making it accessible to adults around the world.
For decades, the Kangaroo movement has encouraged millions of young people to discover that mathematics can be creative, surprising and enjoyable. The International Kangaroo Open builds on that same spirit with a simple idea: the enjoyment of mathematics should not end when we leave school.
The idea for the International Kangaroo Open was initially suggested by Professor Hikaru Nakajima, President of the International Mathematical Union (IMU), with the aim of bringing the enjoyment and challenge of Kangaroo-style problems to anyone interested in mathematics.
An international group of AKSF volunteers then brought the idea to life. Led by Martin Winkel from the Netherlands and Lucia Liu from the USA, the team developed two sets of problems: Kangaroo, designed to be accessible to anyone who enjoys interesting mathematical problems, and Kangaroo PRO, offering a greater challenge for participants with deeper mathematical experience.
At the same time as the questions were being prepared, AKSF technical wizard Matjaz Zeljko (Slovenia) and his son >Ziga were busy preparing the online platform on which the competition would be staged.
The contest was delivered online, free of charge and available in multiple languages, allowing adults from around the world to take part wherever they were.
Although the first International Kangaroo Open was intended as a pilot, the response exceeded expectations.
14,066 adults participated worldwide, including 9,811 participants in Kangaroo and 4,255 in Kangaroo PRO. Participants came from more than 80 countries, demonstrating the remarkable international reach of the Kangaroo community.
For KMT, supporting initiatives such as the Kangaroo Open is about more than participation numbers. It is about helping to create opportunities for people to experience mathematics for enjoyment, curiosity and intellectual challenge — at every stage of life.
The International Kangaroo Open also creates an important new connection between students and the adults who support their mathematical development.
In future editions, the Open aims to welcome an even wider community of adults, particularly teachers, parents, mathematics educators and anyone with an interest in problem solving.
Teachers who regularly introduce Kangaroo problems to their students can experience the challenge themselves. Parents can better understand why their children find Kangaroo problems so engaging. Mathematics educators can reconnect with the pleasure of solving an unfamiliar problem simply because it is interesting.
Rather than only observing young people taking part in Kangaroo, adults can now become participants themselves.
KMT believes that mathematics enrichment should inspire curiosity, confidence and enjoyment. Supporting the International Kangaroo Open therefore represents a natural extension of that mission.
Kangaroo does not have to be something we encounter only at school. It can become part of a much broader culture in which students, teachers, parents and mathematics enthusiasts share the experience of thinking, exploring and solving problems together.
The success of this first pilot demonstrates the potential for the International Kangaroo Open to grow into a truly global celebration of lifelong mathematical thinking.
Because Kangaroo mathematics is not only for young people. Mathematics is for everyone — and for life.