SUPPORTING TANZANIAN ORPHANS AND WIDOWS (STOW)
We work with a Tanzanian NGO called TUMAINI, based in Tanga. We provide funds to support orphans to go to school and in Further Education; and small loans to their carers to help with small income-generating operations. We raise money by subscriptions, donations, sponsorships and fundraising events. Twice a year, we visit the schools, colleges and homes with the NGO to see the children and carers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity spent £61,477 against income of £51,395, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £50,881 to £40,798. The trustees have reduced their reserves policy target to six months of ongoing commitment, noting that pledged continuing income has increased in recent years.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees feel that we can reduce our reserves to 6 months of ongoing commitment. I.e. we will hold in reserve sufficient funds to keep all the students we have taken on in education or training for 6 months even if STOW is unable to raise any more money for whatever reason.”
Trustees
- MARIE JEANNETTE ADAMSchair
- Donald McGregor
- JEREMY ADAMS
- Jeremy Adams
- MARTIN STEVENS
- RICHARD HENRY IAN WILLS CRISP
- ROBIN POTTER
- VIVIENNE WILLSCRISP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2026 | £56k | £92k |
| 31/05/2025 | £51k | £61k |
| 31/05/2024 | £54k | £57k |
| 31/05/2023 | £50k | £62k |
| 31/05/2022 | £47k | £61k |
Common questions
Is SUPPORTING TANZANIAN ORPHANS AND WIDOWS (STOW) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity spent £61,477 against income of £51,395, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £50,881 to £40,798. The trustees have reduced their reserves policy target to six months of ongoing commitment, noting that pledged continuing income has increased in recent years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.