HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS)
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?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £8k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| THE GOSHEN TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FETCHAM | 1 | £229 |