AMANI UK
To relieve suffering, sickness & disease among families, widows & orphans in the Nyanza district of Kenya, particularly among those living with, or affected by HIV/AIDS. This is done through self help action groups, supported by local full time projects, who train, guide & direct the communities in areas of food, health, housing, water & education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates without UK overheads, acting as a conduit for donations to Kenya. The filing notes that income was higher than budgeted due to exceptional designated gifts, enabling increased spending while maintaining reserves. The trustees maintain a reserves policy equivalent to a minimum of three months to cover employee costs committed to within their partner NGO in Kenya.
What the accounts disclose
“Historically Amani UK’s funding has come from individuals and churches. This base continues to expand with the increasing number of both young and mature group visits.” — page 6
“The Trustees are mindful however of the employee costs we are committed to within the Upendo NGO we support in Kenya and consequently maintain a reserves policy equivalent to a minimum of 3 months to cover these.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/10/2022)
Trustees
- JOHN RICHARD PRESTWICHchair
- Adrian Lawrence Goode
- Colin Knight
- JIM LEFTWICH
- PETER FISH
- ROB INSLEY
- Ruth Moffat
- Susan Jane Smithin
- Suzannah Claire Browne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £168k | £156k |
| 31/12/2024 | £129k | £136k |
| 31/12/2023 | £143k | £131k |
| 31/12/2022 | £150k | £140k |
| 31/12/2021 | £125k | £120k |
Common questions
Is AMANI UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates without UK overheads, acting as a conduit for donations to Kenya. The filing notes that income was higher than budgeted due to exceptional designated gifts, enabling increased spending while maintaining reserves. The trustees maintain a reserves policy equivalent to a minimum of three months to cover employee costs committed to within their partner NGO in Kenya.
Who funds AMANI UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AMANI UK as a grant recipient include MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Kenya |
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ZOUQ FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| BAIG WELFARE FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| GLOBAL REACH | 1 | £6k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- AMAN EDUCATION & MEDICAL WELFARE TRUST
- BAITUL AMAN WELFARE TRUST
- Amanaka
- AMANAT CHARITY TRUST
- ANANDA MARGA UNIVERSAL RELIEF TEAM (AMURT) UK
- AWAMU
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANI UK | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AMAN EDUCATION & MEDICAL WELFARE TRUST | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BAITUL AMAN WELFARE TRUST | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Amanaka | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AMANAT CHARITY TRUST | £71.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANANDA MARGA UNIVERSAL RELIEF TEAM (AMURT) UK | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |