REHOBOTH CHILDREN'S HOMES TRUST
Supporting the work of Rehoboth Children's Home in the Philippines.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £185,063.99 at the end of the year, which the trustees calculated as approximately 22 months' reserves. This figure significantly exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining at least three months' reserve funds in the UK. The principal sources of income are identified as gifts from individuals and churches, with 97% of expenditure directed toward the direct support of the Children's Homes in the Philippines.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of funds is gifts from individuals and churches.” — page 8
“The aim of the trustees is to keep a minimum of at least three months’ reserve funds in the Philippines and also at least three months’ reserve funds in the UK to meet ongoing needs of the Homes and any unforeseen contingencies.” — page 8
“A Partnership Agreement between Rehoboth Children’s Homes Inc in the Philippines (RCHI) and Rehoboth Children’s Homes Trust in the UK (RCHT) has been signed by both parties.” — page 6
“A group of 15 from a supporting church in Aberdeen visited in October for 9 days including one of our trustees, Lee Hastie.” — page 7
“A Partnership Agreement between Rehoboth Children’s Homes Inc in the Philippines (RCHI) and Rehoboth Children’s Homes Trust in the UK (RCHT) has been signed by both parties.” — page 6
“A group of 15 from a supporting church in Aberdeen visited in October for 9 days including one of our trustees, Lee Hastie.” — page 7
“A Partnership Agreement between Rehoboth Children’s Homes Inc in the Philippines (RCHI) and Rehoboth Children’s Homes Trust in the UK (RCHT) has been signed by both parties.” — page 6
“A group of 15 from a supporting church in Aberdeen visited in October for 9 days including one of our trustees, Lee Hastie.” — page 7
Trustees
- Robert Andrew Thomsonchair
- DAVID RICHARD ROOTHAM
- KATHRYN JOY THOMPSON B ED
- Lee Hastie
- Maria George
- Mark Talbot
- Philip Thompson
- ROGER IAN HICKLING
- ROSEMARY ANN STEEN RGN RCN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £77k | £98k |
| 31/12/2023 | £78k | £88k |
| 31/12/2022 | £176k | £74k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £77k |
| 31/12/2020 | £97k | £88k |
Common questions
Is REHOBOTH CHILDREN'S HOMES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £185,063.99 at the end of the year, which the trustees calculated as approximately 22 months' reserves. This figure significantly exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining at least three months' reserve funds in the UK. The principal sources of income are identified as gifts from individuals and churches, with 97% of expenditure directed toward the direct support of the Children's Homes in the Philippines.