AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Its objects are to advance the education of the general public by promoting leadership and the training of effective leaders in Africa and in particular to encourage and support individuals in Africa who are or wish to be in positions of leadership to learn and develop their skills and to promote research into leadership and the public disseminationof the useful results thereon.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £31,572 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £80,272 to £48,700. The trustees note that this shortfall was covered by a reduction in reserves carried forward, and while overheads increased marginally, the organization remains focused on sustainability and building reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“we remain alert to the vital need both to sustain these initiatives and to raise more funds to build a comfortable reserve. We will also endeavour to establish an endowment in order to secure our sustainability going forward.” — page 5
Funders the charity credits
- Equity Group Holdings PLC
- Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
Trustees
- DR Allen Zimbler
- Isaac Kwaku Fokuo
- JOHN MALCOLM TRAVERS GREENSMITH
- Kunyalala Maphisa
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £218k | £249k |
| 31/12/2023 | £246k | £298k |
| 31/12/2022 | £266k | £238k |
| 31/12/2021 | £99k | £77k |
| 31/12/2020 | £122k | £84k |
Common questions
Is AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £31,572 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £80,272 to £48,700. The trustees note that this shortfall was covered by a reduction in reserves carried forward, and while overheads increased marginally, the organization remains focused on sustainability and building reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
Charities like this
- INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE
- THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP
- AFRICA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- AFRICA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FUND
- THE LEADERSHIP CENTRE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Global Leadership Network UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP | £4.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICA RESEARCH INSTITUTE | £100k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FUND | £1.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEADERSHIP CENTRE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |