MITYANA CHARITY
The Mityana Charity works to alleviate poverty, advance education, improve healthcare, and support community development in MITYANA, Kassanda, and Mubende Districts in UGANDA. We sponsor vulnerable children's education at all levels, including in vocational training, fund school and healthcare projects, promote religion, and support sustainable farming and livelihood initiatives.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS, THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION AND THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA OF MITYANA (KIBOGO & MUBENDE) UGANDA. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MEANS ¶DEVELOPMENT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS.÷
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an in-year surplus of £14,499 for the year ended 28 February 2025, with total income of £199,922 and expenditure of £185,423. The trustees note specific risks regarding inflation, exchange rates, and income uncertainty, but the net assets increased from £152,749 to £167,248, indicating current financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“As in previous years, about half the total income and expenditure was associated with the sponsorship programme.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Jessica Anne Harrisonchair
- JEAN AJIN
- Jennifer Mary Penfold
- Karen Lynn Cocker Davis
- MRS JO RIDDAWAY
- ROBERT WILLIAM RIDDAWAY
- Sarah Jennie Birch
- Sofia Genevieve Polleri
- Valerie Ann Davison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £183k | £185k |
| 28/02/2025 | £200k | £185k |
| 29/02/2024 | £233k | £220k |
| 28/02/2023 | £187k | £194k |
| 28/02/2022 | £201k | £168k |
Common questions
Is MITYANA CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an in-year surplus of £14,499 for the year ended 28 February 2025, with total income of £199,922 and expenditure of £185,423. The trustees note specific risks regarding inflation, exchange rates, and income uncertainty, but the net assets increased from £152,749 to £167,248, indicating current financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | 1 | £87k |
| THE DASHLIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £69k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £20k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- CARE FOR UGANDA
- MASAMBIRO UK
- FRIENDS OF KAGANDO
- TIYENI
- THE FRIENDS OF NORTH KIGEZI DIOCESE
- WATOTO CHILD CARE MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MITYANA CHARITY | £183k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARE FOR UGANDA | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MASAMBIRO UK | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF KAGANDO | £225k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TIYENI | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE FRIENDS OF NORTH KIGEZI DIOCESE | £109k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |