Christian Development Uganda
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of Uganda and other parts of Africa including the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, sickness or distress, the preservation & protection of health, and the advancement of religion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £19,505 in unrestricted funds at year-end, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves sufficient to pay running costs for six months or more. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £14,330.48 for the year, with the majority of expenditure directed as grants to its partner organization, Word And Deed Uganda.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of Christian Development Uganda to maintain a reserve sufficient to pay the running costs of WADU for six months or more” — page 2
Trustees
- COLIN TOWNSENDchair
- Angus Zane Fynes-Clinton
- Elizabeth Glasgow-Vasey
- Esther Elizabeth Byrom
- HELEN CLARE PEACHEY
- Kate Potter
- MIKE PEACHEY
- MR MIKE HENDERSON
- MRS SUE TOWNSEND
- Michael William LLOYD
- Rev ROGER SMITH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £131k | £117k |
| 31/12/2024 | £88k | £97k |
| 31/12/2023 | £128k | £133k |
| 31/12/2022 | £93k | £67k |
| 31/12/2021 | £89k | £89k |
Common questions
Is Christian Development Uganda financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £19,505 in unrestricted funds at year-end, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves sufficient to pay running costs for six months or more. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £14,330.48 for the year, with the majority of expenditure directed as grants to its partner organization, Word And Deed Uganda. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.