OLD EDWARDIANS' ASSOCIATION UK & IRELAND BRANCH
To support Education/Training of Young People throughout England, Wales REPUBLIC OF IRELAND and Sierra Leone.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE ATTENDING ST. EDWARDS SECONDARY SCHOOL, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE SAID PUPILS BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £44,290, which the trustees describe as a strong financial position. The reserves are maintained to cover upfront costs for fundraising events, such as venue deposits and catering. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts provide a true and fair view and comply with the Charities Act.
What the accounts disclose
“Dinner & Dance 21,979”
“The Association maintains a reserve to cover upfront costs such as deposits for venues, catering, and merchandise required for fundraising events.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Petrina Kamarachair
- ALVIN COLE
- Ambrose Johnson
- Arnold Finney
- Dr Amadu Dainkeh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £46k | £42k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £63k | £54k |
| 31/12/2021 | £42k | £44k |
| 31/12/2020 | £10k | £15k |
Common questions
Is OLD EDWARDIANS' ASSOCIATION UK & IRELAND BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £44,290, which the trustees describe as a strong financial position. The reserves are maintained to cover upfront costs for fundraising events, such as venue deposits and catering. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts provide a true and fair view and comply with the Charities Act. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.