SAFE CHILD AFRICA
Works with Nigerian Partner Organisations to save and transform the lives of vulnerable and stigmatised children; provide education and raise literacy levels of less privilaged children. Through advocacy and campaigning we promote a greater understanding of child rights and aim to prevent abuse of children today.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE IN NIGERIA WITH PARTICULAR REGARD WHERE APPROPRIATE TO THOSE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:(I) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE IN RESPECT OF CHILD RIGHTS IN NIGERIA;(II) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS IN NIGERIA; AND(III) THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH AMONG CHILDREN LIVING IN NIGERIA AND THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND ALL OTHER INJURIOUS HUMILIATING AND DEGRADING TREATMENT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STREET CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,670 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £59,496 to £28,826. Free reserves held at the year end were £26,375, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £2,500. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Safe Child Africa has no commitments beyond one-month. As such the trustees consider the target level of unrestricted reserves that the charity should hold is £2,500.” — page 6
“During the year the charity made payments to Universal Learning Solutions CIC of £55,330 (2023 - £42,755). These funds are paid to the CIC in GBP and then passed on to the charity's Nigerian partners in local currency. The charity essentially uses the CIC as a money transfer service.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Gary Foxcroft
- Louise Gittins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £41k | £72k |
| 31/12/2023 | £91k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £41k |
| 31/12/2021 | £44k | £38k |
| 31/12/2020 | £41k | £40k |
Common questions
Is SAFE CHILD AFRICA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,670 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £59,496 to £28,826. Free reserves held at the year end were £26,375, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £2,500. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAFE CHILD AFRICA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAFE CHILD AFRICA as a grant recipient include THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £5k |