HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS)
Supporting the building and development of schools in Uganda and other African countries. To facilitate and enable the education of children and young adults from the earliest years through to undergraduate level. The major focus is in Uganda. Where education is adversely affected by illness or poverty, the charity may, at the discretion of the Trustees provide financial or medical assistance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £265,878.74 against total expenditure of £176,644.76, resulting in a closing balance of £135,286.82. The trustees note that this significant year-end balance is specifically held for building reserves for a new school construction in 2026 and pending payments for Jamie's Legacy sponsorship. Administrative and travel costs are covered by trustee donations, ensuring all donor funds are directed to charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr RICHARD BIRCHERchair
- CHRISTOPHER BISHOP
- Dr JOANNA THERESA BIRCHER
- Helen Taylor-O'Brien
- Jessica Williams
- Peter Holland
- Susanes Kisakye Kyagaba
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £266k | £177k |
| 31/12/2024 | £348k | £320k |
| 31/12/2023 | £323k | £336k |
| 31/12/2022 | £172k | £173k |
| 31/12/2021 | £101k | £78k |
Common questions
Is HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £265,878.74 against total expenditure of £176,644.76, resulting in a closing balance of £135,286.82. The trustees note that this significant year-end balance is specifically held for building reserves for a new school construction in 2026 and pending payments for Jamie's Legacy sponsorship. Administrative and travel costs are covered by trustee donations, ensuring all donor funds are directed to charitable activities.
Who funds HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS) as a grant recipient include ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £8k | Overseas education |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £2k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FETCHAM | 1 | £1k |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- CARE FOR UGANDA
- UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST (UK)
- CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA
- Friends of Namuwongo Community Foundation
- THE UGANDA SCHOOL PROJECT
- TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS) | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARE FOR UGANDA | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST (UK) | £230k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA | £13k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Friends of Namuwongo Community Foundation | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UGANDA SCHOOL PROJECT | £104k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |