LIGHT FROM AFRICA
Raise funds to support disadvantaged children in the Western Cape region of South Africa and provide financial support to facilitate disadvantaged children to experience therapy through art.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £650 for the year ended 28 February 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds moving from a deficit of £962 to a deficit of £312. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy of holding no significant funds, noting that income reserves were in deficit. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were inaccurate or non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 51,699”
“Income reserves at 28 February 2025 were £312 (2024-£962) in deficit.”
“During the year A Record MBE, a trustee, made donations of £38,700 (2024 - £27,000) to the charity.” — page 11
Trustees
- ANTHONY RECORD
- CAROL TURNER RECORD
- RT REVD CHRISTOPHER JOHN GREGOROWSKI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £52k | £51k |
| 29/02/2024 | £34k | £36k |
| 28/02/2023 | £55k | £53k |
| 28/02/2022 | £19k | £19k |
| 28/02/2021 | £11k | £10k |
Common questions
Is LIGHT FROM AFRICA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £650 for the year ended 28 February 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds moving from a deficit of £962 to a deficit of £312. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy of holding no significant funds, noting that income reserves were in deficit. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were inaccurate or non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.