FRIENDS REACHING OUT

Registered charity 1032163 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FRIENDS OF KAPEEKA ORPHANAGE

Relief of Poverty.Advancement of Education of Orphans in Uganda.Establishing homes /orphanages. Setting up young people in business. Paying for School, college & University Fees as well as vocational training. Providing food & shelter.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Accommodation/housing · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£74k
Latest spending
£51k
Registered
1994
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income for the year was £60,166.00, a decrease from the previous year's £62,609.00, with regular sponsorship remaining consistent. The charity holds a closing balance of £28,110.00, of which £6,000 is allocated to reserves in accordance with a policy to hold three months of core running costs. The trustees report that regular sponsorship and donations have remained consistent compared to the past financial year.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Regular sponsorship (56% of income)
Regular giving increased to £33,411.00 excluding gifts, donations and gift aid.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 3 months of core running costs (held: £6k)
The charity will hold 3 months of core running costs in the UK account in case the charity needs to be closed.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: FRO works in partnership with Friends of Disadvantaged Children (FODC) that facilitate the work in Uganda. FODC is a registered Community Based Organisation in Uganda.
FRO works in partnership with Friends of Disadvantaged Children that facilitate the work in Uganda. FODC is a registered Community Based Organisation in Uganda.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Friends Reaching Out (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Uganda

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2026£74k£51k
05/04/2025£60k£53k
05/04/2024£63k£89k
05/04/2023£53k£95k
05/04/2022£66k£46k

Common questions

Is FRIENDS REACHING OUT financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £60,166.00, a decrease from the previous year's £62,609.00, with regular sponsorship remaining consistent. The charity holds a closing balance of £28,110.00, of which £6,000 is allocated to reserves in accordance with a policy to hold three months of core running costs. The trustees report that regular sponsorship and donations have remained consistent compared to the past financial year.