ZNANIYE FOUNDATION
Znaniye Foundation delivers services, a wide range of projects and educational programmes to children, youth and families in the various boroughs of London. We recognise the importance of supporting these children and young people to reach their potential, to encourage their self-expression, and to build social interaction and community integration in safe, friendly and stimulating environments.
Latest income
£114k
Latest spending
£65k
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £32,519 against a reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees confirmed that this reserves level has been maintained throughout the year and that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: between three and six month’s expenditure (held: £33k)
“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 between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Note 16 states 'During the year few trustees were paid fees for additional services they provide to the charity over and above normal trustee duties.' However, Note 7 states 'None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.' The document contains a contradiction. Note 7 is the specific remuneration note. Note 16 is under 'Related party transactions' and refers to fees paid to trustees for *additional services*. Given Note 7 explicitly denies remuneration/benefits to trustees, and Note 16 is vague ('few trustees', no amounts), the explicit statement in Note 7 controls the 'trustee_payments' flag definition which looks for remuneration. However, Note 16 implies payments were made. Let's look closer. Note 7 says 'None of the Trustees... received any remuneration or benefits'. Note 16 says 'few trustees were paid fees'. This is a direct contradiction. Usually, specific notes override general ones. But Note 7 is the standard 'Trustees' remuneration' note. Note 16 is 'Related party transactions'. It is possible the fees in Note 16 are not 'remuneration' in the employment sense but 'fees for services'. The prompt defines trustee_payments as 'REMUNERATION or payment for services'. Note 16 explicitly says 'paid fees'. Therefore, payments for services occurred. Present=true.
“During the year few trustees were paid fees for additional services they provide to the charity over and above normal trustee duties.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments for services to Znaniye Limited, a company owned and controlled by Ms Aina Mamaeva, a trustee.
“Total payments to Znaniye Limited during the year amounted to £7,740. At the year end, £7,740 was owed by Znaniye Limited.”
“The total paid during the year amounted to £22,964. The trustee declared the connection and did not participate in any decisions relating to this arrangement.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments for staff administration services to a connected person of a trustee (the trustee’s daughter).
“Total payments to Znaniye Limited during the year amounted to £7,740. At the year end, £7,740 was owed by Znaniye Limited.”
“The total paid during the year amounted to £22,964. The trustee declared the connection and did not participate in any decisions relating to this arrangement.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to a connected person of a trustee (the trustee’s son) for services provided.
“Total payments to Znaniye Limited during the year amounted to £7,740. At the year end, £7,740 was owed by Znaniye Limited.”
“The total paid during the year amounted to £22,964. The trustee declared the connection and did not participate in any decisions relating to this arrangement.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Znaniye Limited
“During the year, the charity made payments for services to Znaniye Limited, a company owned and controlled by Ms Aina Mamaeva, a trustee.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- AINA MAMAEVA
- Ronald Elikem Kofi Logan
- THULANI NIHARA MAHAWEDAGE
- WILLIAM GREENE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £114k | £65k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £64k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £45k |
| 31/03/2022 | £68k | £45k |
| 31/03/2021 | £38k | £34k |
Common questions
Is ZNANIYE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £32,519 against a reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees confirmed that this reserves level has been maintained throughout the year and that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ZNANIYE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ZNANIYE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include Young K&C, THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST, HOUSING PATHWAYS TRUST, YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young K&C | FY2022 | £275k | Holiday Activities and Food |
| THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £13k | Free Saturday literacy sessions for school years 5-7. |
| HOUSING PATHWAYS TRUST | FY2024 | £9k | Znaniye Foundation sought funding for their Self-Expression and Youth Engagement Programme, which specifically targets the needs of local Ealing students aged 5 |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Parent Carer Champions |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | Supplementary Schools |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k | Supplementary Schools |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | Parent Carer Champions |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Supplementary Schools |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | Supplementry Schools |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | Ealing Young Tutor funding |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2024 | £19k | Ealing Self-Expression and Youth Engagement Programme |
| UK government | 28/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2019 | £10k | Confidence and Wellbeing Development |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2011 | £10k | Znaniye gymnastics club |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/08/2010 | £25k | "Charlie Chaplin Gallery" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2009 | £2k | Unheard Voices Radio Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2008 | £8k | 'Healthy Living'- promoting healthy eating and greater physical activity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/04/2006 | £5k | Music Art & Drama Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/04/2004 | £5k | "This Group Work To Improve And Develop Education For Russian Children In The Uk. The Group Would Like To Hold A Celebration Event To Mark Th" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2004 | £5k | 'We are 1 year old' Performance (singing, dance, drama) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Wavestone UK Trust | 1 | £220k |
| WOODSMITH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £156k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £151k |
| THE RUMI FOUNDATION | 1 | £104k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £92k |
| The Teesside Charity | 1 | £91k |
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £43k |
Charities like this
- KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TRUST
- THE KENTOWN WIZARD FOUNDATION
- RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION
- M Z AND K Z SHAH FOUNDATION
- THE JUNCTION FOUNDATION
- THE KIANH FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZNANIYE FOUNDATION | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TRUST | £179k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KENTOWN WIZARD FOUNDATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| M Z AND K Z SHAH FOUNDATION | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JUNCTION FOUNDATION | £10.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |