NEW WAYS
New Ways focusses on health and development projects predominantly in Turkana, Kenya. Areas of focus: Nutritional Nursery Schools which provides basic nutritional support and healthcare to under 6's to improve life expectancy. Development the water infrastructure (dams, bore holes with either hand pumps or wind pumps). Education and Empowerment of the local people through agriculture and fishing.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £23,238 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £345,882 to £322,644. The trustees' report notes that unrestricted funding remains low at 20% of income, though the charity maintained adequate reserves above its stated minimum policy target. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees propose to maintain the charity's reserves at a minimum level of £50,000 and have done so having regard to its manner of operation and of likely funding streams.” — page 6
“During the year to 31st December 2025, the charity received £14,408 from The Haydon Kirkwood Charitable Trust, a charitable trust run by family members of trustee Angela Docherty. These were grants given at arm's length in order to fund the charity's activities and are reflected within the restricted funds for the Malawi Bore Hole, South Sudan Health Programme, and Nariokotome Health Project as appropriate.” — page 30
Trustees
- Lenny Jilochair
- ANGELA PAT DOCHERTY
- Caroline Josephine Bradley
- FRANCK MARGAIN
- Scholastica Wamalwa
- Stuart Garner
- WILLIAM CARSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £485k | £508k |
| 31/12/2024 | £396k | £361k |
| 31/12/2023 | £460k | £435k |
| 31/12/2022 | £485k | £456k |
| 31/12/2021 | £430k | £360k |
Common questions
Is NEW WAYS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £23,238 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £345,882 to £322,644. The trustees' report notes that unrestricted funding remains low at 20% of income, though the charity maintained adequate reserves above its stated minimum policy target. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by WDM.
Who funds NEW WAYS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW WAYS as a grant recipient include THE RAINFORD TRUST, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE BOWER TRUST, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £5k | Overseas education |
| THE BOWER TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | International |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £700 | |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2025 | £0 | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £270k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £141k |
| The Greatham Foundation Ltd | 1 | £100k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £79k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £77k |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | 1 | £61k |
| THE VARDY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- NEW LIFE HOME TRUST UK CIO
- NEW LIFE CHILDREN'S CENTRES
- NAKURU CHILDREN'S PROJECT
- A WAY OUT
- WIDOWS AND ORPHANS IN RURAL KENYA (W.O.R.K)
- NEW LIFE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW WAYS | £485k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE HOME TRUST UK CIO | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHILDREN'S CENTRES | £230k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NAKURU CHILDREN'S PROJECT | £219k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| A WAY OUT | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WIDOWS AND ORPHANS IN RURAL KENYA (W.O.R.K) | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |