TESO DEVELOPMENT TRUST
We work with the christian churches at the Teso region of North East Uganda to provide relief of poverty, hunger and ill health through the provision of clean water, the improvement of livelihoods through training and support for improved agriculture and the development of community self help and leadership through training of community groups as well as the advancement of the Christian religion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £384 at the end of the financial year, which is significantly below the Trustees' agreed permanent reserve policy of £10,000. Despite this, the Chair reports that the funding base looks secure for coming years and the charity maintains a steady stream of support to its partners.
What the accounts disclose
“£10,221 reclaimed from the Inland Revenue under the Gift Aid scheme” — page 15
“The Trustees have agreed to hold a permanent reserve of £10,000.” — page 20
Trustees
- Andrew Thirdchair
- Christine Moyes
- Dr Hugh Mason
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £78k | £91k |
| 31/03/2024 | £105k | £142k |
| 31/03/2023 | £161k | £108k |
| 31/03/2022 | £134k | £115k |
| 31/03/2021 | £143k | £145k |
Common questions
Is TESO DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £384 at the end of the financial year, which is significantly below the Trustees' agreed permanent reserve policy of £10,000. Despite this, the Chair reports that the funding base looks secure for coming years and the charity maintains a steady stream of support to its partners. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TESO DEVELOPMENT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TESO DEVELOPMENT TRUST as a grant recipient include THE JERUSALEM TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SAVIOURS IFORD (WINCHESTER), THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF RUDDINGTON, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW GREAT ILFORD.