The Gambian Schools Trust

Registered charity 1093083 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE GAMBIAN SCHOOLS TRUST- MANJAI KUNDA

To advance the education of children and young people in The Gambia, West Africa, by the provision of funds, equipment and by offering training to teachers.

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Latest income
£37k
Latest spending
£39k
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity remains with a positive bank balance and holds nominal reserves of £5,000 for emergency use. The trustees note that fundraising and donations are variable and uncertain, citing climate change challenges in The Gambia as additional risks.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: Nominal reserves of £5000 for emergency use. (held: £5k)
Nominal reserves of £5000 for emergency use.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
Fund raising and donations are variable and uncertain. Climate changes bring additional challenges in Gambia eg storm damage, falling water levels.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Gambian Schools Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: The Gambia

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£37k£39k
30/04/2024£27k£32k
30/04/2023£18k£33k
30/04/2022£20k£83k
30/04/2021£14k£4k

Common questions

Is The Gambian Schools Trust financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains with a positive bank balance and holds nominal reserves of £5,000 for emergency use. The trustees note that fundraising and donations are variable and uncertain, citing climate change challenges in The Gambia as additional risks.