HAPPY HOME KENYA TRUST
HHKT primarily supports Happy Home Orphanage, nr. Kisumu, Kenya, assisting with the costs of primary and secondary education and welfare. We also donate towards relevant capital build costs and assist with some further education costs. We facilitate short visits to the Orphanage and produce a regular newsletter to keep supporters up to date and stimulate fund raising.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates with minimal reserves, aiming to keep only enough funds to meet short-term obligations. For the year ended 31 March 2025, unrestricted income was £42,062 and unrestricted expenditure was £41,067, resulting in a net increase in cash funds of £994. The charity has no investments, no employed staff, and relies on voluntary trustee administration.
What the accounts disclose
“Currently the agreed policy of the Trustees is to keep only enough funds in the UK to meet any short-term obligations which may arise.” — page 8
Trustees
- Elvet John LEWISchair
- Christopher Simon Lacey
- Dr William Millar
- JAN JONES
- MR PHIL MARSDEN
- Rev KENNETH WILLIAM HORLESTON
- Rev MARTIN JONES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £33k | £27k |
Common questions
Is HAPPY HOME KENYA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates with minimal reserves, aiming to keep only enough funds to meet short-term obligations. For the year ended 31 March 2025, unrestricted income was £42,062 and unrestricted expenditure was £41,067, resulting in a net increase in cash funds of £994. The charity has no investments, no employed staff, and relies on voluntary trustee administration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.