Lisa Kent Trust
To advance the education of children in the Gambia by provision and maintenance of schools and by financial assistance.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE SOUTH KOMBO AREA IN GAMBIA, BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOLS AND BY THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT AND SUCH OTHER FACILITIES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DEEM NECESSARY WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR SUCH CHILDREN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net operating income of £42,982.55 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total net assets of £231,176.35. The trustees report that the charity remains sustainable and has sufficient reserves to meet working capital requirements and salary commitments. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“It has established a policy whereby the funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 6 and 12 months of the expenditure.” — page 7
“Lisa Kent Trust delivers its objectives & activities through Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) a charitable company registered in The Gambia. In turn, the delivery by Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) and its directors/trustees is monitored & guided in direction by the Lisa Kent Trust trustees.” — page 5
“Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) - Cash Donations 15,500.00”
“Lisa Kent Trust delivers its objectives & activities through Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) a charitable company registered in The Gambia. In turn, the delivery by Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) and its directors/trustees is monitored & guided in direction by the Lisa Kent Trust trustees.” — page 5
“Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) - Cash Donations 15,500.00”
“Lisa Kent Trust delivers its objectives & activities through Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) a charitable company registered in The Gambia. In turn, the delivery by Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) and its directors/trustees is monitored & guided in direction by the Lisa Kent Trust trustees.” — page 5
“Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) - Cash Donations 15,500.00”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ELIZABETH TINKLERchair
- Carol Noble
- Giles Tinkler
- Noel Kearns
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £75k | £32k |
| 30/04/2024 | £46k | £42k |
| 30/04/2023 | £48k | £49k |
| 30/04/2022 | £36k | £26k |
| 30/04/2021 | £39k | £32k |
Common questions
Is Lisa Kent Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net operating income of £42,982.55 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total net assets of £231,176.35. The trustees report that the charity remains sustainable and has sufficient reserves to meet working capital requirements and salary commitments. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.