THE MARKAWASI FOUNDATION
To relieve poverty and to advance education in communities in Central and South America, either directly or indirectly to other charities or church organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £901 against total income of £86,658, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £3,374 at the year-end. The trustees confirmed that the charity does not maintain a formal reserves policy and that funds are only expended where sufficient resources exist. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expressing a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year The Markawasi Foundation made donations of £55,843 (2024: £61,758) to Asociacion Island Friends. A close family member of a trustee is an executive director of Asociacion Island Friends.” — page 12
“The Markawasi Foundation, and one of its trustees, are beneficiaries of a trust which owns a company that made donations without conditions during the year to The Markawasi Foundation of £86,658 (2024: £86,766).” — page 12
“During the year The Markawasi Foundation made donations of £55,843 (2024: £61,758) to Asociacion Island Friends. A close family member of a trustee is an executive director of Asociacion Island Friends.” — page 12
“The Markawasi Foundation, and one of its trustees, are beneficiaries of a trust which owns a company that made donations without conditions during the year to The Markawasi Foundation of £86,658 (2024: £86,766).” — page 12
Trustees
- Alvaro Ernesto Zambrano Saez
- KATHRYN ZAMBRANO
- MARIA CLETA MARMEN GLORIA BAEZA PEREZ
- ROY PHILIP SCHNEIDER
- SUSAN DIANA WAXMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £87k | £86k |
| 31/03/2024 | £87k | £99k |
| 31/03/2023 | £86k | £89k |
| 31/03/2022 | £55k | £75k |
| 31/03/2021 | £114k | £111k |
Common questions
Is THE MARKAWASI FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £901 against total income of £86,658, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £3,374 at the year-end. The trustees confirmed that the charity does not maintain a formal reserves policy and that funds are only expended where sufficient resources exist. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expressing a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.