TEACHER AID
Supporting the education of orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia who would otherwise have difficulty in accessing education. Specifically supporting the Nsobe Comunity school in Ndola MasaitI district by funding teachers, feeding projects, buildings, building repairs and the provision of educational support materials and equipment.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF ORPHANS AND OTHER VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN AFRICA, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THOSE CHILDREN AT THE NSOBE COMMUNITY SCHOOL NDOLA MASAITI DISTRICT IN ZAMBIA'S COPPERBELT REGION, AS WELL AS OTHER AREAS OF ZAMBIA, BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR QUALIFIED TEACHERS, BUILDINGS AND ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £83,663.17, while total expenditure amounted to £84,408.13, resulting in a slight deficit for the period. The charity's unrestricted reserves, represented by the bank balance at year-end, decreased from £59,417.35 to £58,671.95. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the preparation of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Income Nsobe Community School Support Fund £43,724.00”
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Government income: £3,000 — grants £3,000 (1); 3% of the £118,889 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 1
Trustees
- MAGGIE BEECHERchair
- Christine Patricia Whipp
- Luke Gawthorn
- MICHAEL PAPADACOS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £84k | £84k |
| 31/12/2024 | £119k | £112k |
| 31/12/2023 | £93k | £113k |
| 31/12/2022 | £87k | £61k |
| 31/12/2021 | £139k | £107k |
Common questions
Is TEACHER AID financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £83,663.17, while total expenditure amounted to £84,408.13, resulting in a slight deficit for the period. The charity's unrestricted reserves, represented by the bank balance at year-end, decreased from £59,417.35 to £58,671.95. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the preparation of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TEACHER AID?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TEACHER AID as a grant recipient include ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2021 | £15k | Overseas education |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £58k |
| THE LORD COCKFIELD MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
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- M.A.D.4 KIDS
- BACE
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEACHER AID | £84k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| M.A.D.4 KIDS | £23k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BACE | £48k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEAL PROJECT | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION EAST AFRICA | £54k | £18,500 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT LUANGWA | £524k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |