gold-youth Africa Foundation UK
Our vision is to see a healthy, educated, self sufficient community in Malawi. Our mission statement is that we promote educational facilities for all children in the community. Enhance the ability of the community to become self sufficient. Ensure care of orphans and vulnerable people affected by HIV/Aids. Provide fresh water and sanitation. We are active in 13 centres in an area of 400km sq.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves decreased from £123,328 to £99,569, while restricted funds fell from £83,817 to £55,996, resulting in a net decrease in total funds of £51,580. The trustees confirm that liquid assets are sufficient to complete intended projects and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity recognizes that the costs of shutting down operations in Malawi are extremely low approximately £10,000 and aims to keep balances above this level wherever possible” — page 30
Funders the charity credits
- UNESCO
- European Union
- Feed the Children
- Bryanston School
- FOMA (Friends of Malawi Association)
Trustees
- Sandile Swanachair
- Alicia Davids
- Andrew Stegmann
- Ayanda Madira Helen Mnkeni
- Christianne Clare Williamson
- Jolly Dusabe
- Susannah Farr
- Tamanda Ng'ombe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £304k | £355k |
| 31/03/2024 | £209k | £238k |
| 31/03/2023 | £322k | £261k |
| 31/03/2022 | £326k | £238k |
| 31/03/2021 | £245k | £251k |
Common questions
Is gold-youth Africa Foundation UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves decreased from £123,328 to £99,569, while restricted funds fell from £83,817 to £55,996, resulting in a net decrease in total funds of £51,580. The trustees confirm that liquid assets are sufficient to complete intended projects and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds gold-youth Africa Foundation UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name gold-youth Africa Foundation UK as a grant recipient include THE BLOOM FOUNDATION, GANDYS FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEWS, SURBITON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k | |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £30k | |
| GANDYS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £28k | Project Favela |
| GANDYS FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| GANDYS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £9k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEWS, SURBITON | FY2023 | £281 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEWS, SURBITON | FY2021 | £248 | Charitable Donations |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEWS, SURBITON | FY2022 | £114 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.2m |
| PERSONAL ASSURANCE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £227k |
| THE PA FOUNDATION | 1 | £57k |
| THE PERMIRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| THE DAKRI CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £47k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the ecclesiastical parish of Fen Drayton with Fenstanton | 1 | £7k |
| Indigent Welfare and Education Trust | 1 | £7k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- MALAWI RELIEF FUND UK
- Support Malawi
- HOPE THROUGH ACTION
- SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST
- THE POINT FOUNDATION
- THE MEASHAM FAMILY CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gold-youth Africa Foundation UK | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALAWI RELIEF FUND UK | £2.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Support Malawi | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE THROUGH ACTION | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE POINT FOUNDATION | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |