CUMBRIA- RUNGWE COMMUNITY LINK
In West Cumbria, operates a Link between the communities of West Cumbria (UK) and Rungwe (Tanzania), through exchange visits, education and awareness events, and supporting educational and community projects in Rungwe.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income of £55,825.84 exceeded total expenditure of £49,897.24, resulting in a surplus of £5,928.60 for the period. Free reserves increased from £32,870.59 to £38,799.19, which is above the stated minimum reserves policy of £10,000. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and has no disclosed staff costs or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Ashleigh Jordan Hannah Huddartchair
- Amy Fletcher
- Amy Marie Ireland
- Christian White
- Daniel Martin Patterson
- Ellie Geen
- Julia Mary Lee
- Laura Jane Fowler
- Lauren Ellen Talbot Rogers
- Michael Stephen Lewthwaite
- Philippa Fisher
- Rebecca Ellen Crowther
- Sarah Elizabeth Coan
- Sophie Julia Flynn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | £56k | £50k |
| 05/04/2024 | £34k | £20k |
| 05/04/2023 | £20k | £16k |
| 05/04/2022 | £11k | £45k |
| 05/04/2021 | £23k | £13k |
Common questions
Is CUMBRIA- RUNGWE COMMUNITY LINK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income of £55,825.84 exceeded total expenditure of £49,897.24, resulting in a surplus of £5,928.60 for the period. Free reserves increased from £32,870.59 to £38,799.19, which is above the stated minimum reserves policy of £10,000. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and has no disclosed staff costs or pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/03/2009 | £2k | "This Group Operates A Link Between The Communities Of West Cumbria And Rungwe In Tanzania, Through Exchange Visits, Education And Awareness" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2009 | £2k | Tanzumbrian Music and Drama Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2005 | £4k | Evaluation |