GREAT LAKES OUTREACH
GLO empowers and equips local leaders of passion, integrity, and vision to bring Gospel-driven transformation to Burundi, bottom-up and top-down. Activities include education, health, agriculture, livelihoods initiatives, support for marginalised and at-risk groups, and training of church and civil society leaders - delivered through local partners, without discrimination, for sustainable change.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £2,418,700 in 2025, with unrestricted reserves rising to £780,680. The Trustees consider the charity solvent and able to continue its activities, noting that unrestricted funds exceed the policy target of three months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£90,001 to £100,000 1 -”
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: Remuneration of key management personnel Total emoluments received by the GLO Senior Management team were £206,038 (2024 £188,889). This includes personal remuneration, pension contributions made by Great Lakes Outreach and employer social security costs.” — page 31
“The Charity's income from donations and legacies increased from £1,886,061 in 2024 to £2,390,309 in 2025 (up 27%), leading to an increase in total income from £1,903,324 in 2024 to £2,418,700 in 2025.” — page 12
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to a minimum of three months' expenditure.” — page 12
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £90,001 - £100,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Simon Guillebaud — Founder and International Director
- Jean Bosco Mutebutsi — Executive Consultant
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- NIGEL RICHARD HARRISchair
- CHARLOTTE HUTCHINSON
- Justin David Hill
- Luke Daniel Johnson
- PAUL ANTHONY SMITH
- STEPHEN RONALD WHITE
- Susan Elizabeth Wilmot
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.4m | £2.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.5m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is GREAT LAKES OUTREACH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £2,418,700 in 2025, with unrestricted reserves rising to £780,680. The Trustees consider the charity solvent and able to continue its activities, noting that unrestricted funds exceed the policy target of three months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Nunn Hayward LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of GREAT LAKES OUTREACH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds GREAT LAKES OUTREACH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GREAT LAKES OUTREACH as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S EALING, THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN WITH SAINT JAMES, WEST EALING, HOPE CHURCH BEACONSFIELD, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, ST ALBANS.
Shared trustees with funders
- Susan Elizabeth Wilmot — trustee here and at THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Edge Ministries | 1 | £6k |
| THE JOHN SLATER FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| Indigent Welfare and Education Trust | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HORWICH, DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER | 1 | £300 |
Charities like this
- Global Leadership Network UK
- GLOBAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES
- GATES OF PRAISE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- URBAN OUTREACH (BOLTON)
- THE DEO GLORIA TRUST
- AGLOW INTERNATIONAL (BRITAIN)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT LAKES OUTREACH | £2.4m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| Global Leadership Network UK | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATES OF PRAISE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £218k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| URBAN OUTREACH (BOLTON) | £1.1m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | £524k | — | 0 | unclear | 27.2% | no doubt |