THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL
Provide funds for the administration, maintenance and capital projects of the Tongabezi Trust School, Livingstone Zambia, thereby to provide primary (and financial support for secondary/tertiary education) and welfare for the children of Tongabezi and its surrounds.Provide funds for Community Projects for the residents of villages local to Tongabezi (providing them with an education/occupation)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 16% to £344,515, driven largely by increased Gift Aid and bank interest. The charity held total unrestricted reserves of £290,534, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £550,000 (representing twelve months of operational costs plus a 10% buffer).
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity administration costs were £9,352 representing 3% of all income received”
“the trustees recommend carrying a minimum amount of twelve months of operational costs with an additional a 10% buffer (approximately £550,000 equivalent per annum).” — page 13
Trustees
- CHANTELLE THOMAS-PAYNE
- DAVID FETTES
- Everisto Chabalanda
- GLEN JONES-SMYTHE
- MARIE LOUISE PRICE
- Susannah Robert
- ZOE OREOLUWA OLUKOGA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £345k | £231k |
| 31/12/2023 | £298k | £128k |
| 31/12/2022 | £250k | £106k |
| 31/12/2021 | £199k | £16k |
| 31/12/2020 | £246k | £182k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 16% to £344,515, driven largely by increased Gift Aid and bank interest. The charity held total unrestricted reserves of £290,534, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £550,000 (representing twelve months of operational costs plus a 10% buffer). Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE BROWN SOURCE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BROWN SOURCE TRUST | FY2025 | £96k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £58k |
| PEGASUS | 1 | £43k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| The ROSL Foundation | 1 | £8k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST HELEN'S, WHEATHAMPSTEAD AND ST PETER'S, GUSTARD WOOD | 1 | £8k |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |
| THE NAYAMBA TRUST | £49k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| RAINBOW TRUST AFRICA | £174k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT LUANGWA | £541k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANGALANGA TRUST | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEACHER AID | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |