THE RAHULA TRUST
The Charity's objects are the advancement of education of children and young people who are in conditions of poverty in Sri Lanka, Tibet, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, India or any other parts of the world, as the Trustees at their discretion shall decide, by the provision of grants. This is primarily achieved though an educational sponsorship scheme for children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £235,004, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £120,000 (one year's sponsorship expenditure plus one year's grants). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £34,246, driven by increased donations and a legacy, while maintaining a voluntary governance structure with no employee remuneration.
What the accounts disclose
“Sponsorship income increased to £67,170 (2024: £66,605)”
“We have concluded that the Trust should maintain its unrestricted reserves at a minimum level of one year’s sponsorship expenditure (expected to be approximately £100,000 in the coming year) plus one year’s grants to long-term projects (currently £20,000).”
Funders the charity credits
- Rohan Kariyawasam
Trustees
- David Foll
- Deborah Anne Bruce
- MARTIN EVANS
- MARTIN ROBERT EVANS
- ROHAN KARIYAWASAM
- VENERABLE TAWALAMA BANDULA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £146k | £111k |
| 30/09/2024 | £101k | £99k |
| 30/09/2023 | £108k | £82k |
| 30/09/2022 | £93k | £89k |
| 30/09/2021 | £101k | £78k |
Common questions
Is THE RAHULA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £235,004, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £120,000 (one year's sponsorship expenditure plus one year's grants). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £34,246, driven by increased donations and a legacy, while maintaining a voluntary governance structure with no employee remuneration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TANLAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £147k |
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- ELRAHMA CHARITY TRUST
- Rahela Trust for Afghan women's education
- ROKPA TRUST
- RABIA EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- N AND R KARNANI TRUST
- PROJECT MALA CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RAHULA TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ELRAHMA CHARITY TRUST | £798k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Rahela Trust for Afghan women's education | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROKPA TRUST | £2.5m | — | 0 | above | 4.3% | no doubt |
| RABIA EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| N AND R KARNANI TRUST | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |