URAFIKI (LINKING WITH COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA)
The objects of the charity are the advancement of education, the relief of sickness, the protection of health and the relief of poverty of the people of Africa.The focus of our activities remains the sponsorship of various projects in Africa.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £226,465 at the year end, an increase from the previous year's £198,812. The trustees reviewed the level of reserves and believe they are in accordance with their policy to keep unrestricted funds to a minimum while maintaining a contingency for unexpected costs and future commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- MARI ELIZABETH DAVISchair
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN GERARD MILLER
- ELISABETH JANE GRAYSON
- IMELDA MARY WIGHTMAN
- JEANNETTE HAMPTON
- MARGARET HELEN BAMBER
- Mr CHRISTOPHER JOHN GILL
- Norman Bamber
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £244k | £217k |
| 31/12/2023 | £168k | £210k |
| 31/12/2022 | £208k | £200k |
| 31/12/2021 | £215k | £255k |
| 31/12/2020 | £246k | £310k |
Common questions
Is URAFIKI (LINKING WITH COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £226,465 at the year end, an increase from the previous year's £198,812. The trustees reviewed the level of reserves and believe they are in accordance with their policy to keep unrestricted funds to a minimum while maintaining a contingency for unexpected costs and future commitments. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 2 | £16k |
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | 1 | £102k |
| THE PAUL AND SHEILA BRADSHAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £25k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
Charities like this
- AFRICA EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA
- ACE AFRICA (UK)
- AFRICAN HEALTH POLICY NETWORK
- AFRIKA TIKKUN UK
- ULFA AID
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URAFIKI (LINKING WITH COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA) | £244k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| AFRICA EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £1.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA | £13k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ACE AFRICA (UK) | £508k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN HEALTH POLICY NETWORK | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRIKA TIKKUN UK | £2.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |