AFRICAN CHILDREN'S FUND LTD
We are currently working in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. In each country our activities are slightly different but have the common aim of enabling every child to gain access to primary education. We seek to identify the issues stopping a child going to school and then with local partners adopt an appropriate remedy or remedies to overcome these issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £31,305 for the year ending 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £25,882 in the prior year. Total income decreased to £283,020 from £294,500, while total expenditure remained high at £314,325. The trustees note that previous support from legacies has been used up, requiring a return to previous spending levels.
What the accounts disclose
“We currently have reserves of £23,066”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CAROLINE JENNIFER Farrington
- DEBRA BEAZLEY
- Derek Bird
- HENRY CHITSENGA
- RICHARD WARREN KENYON
- SANDRA NORTH
- Steve Brimley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £283k | £314k |
| 31/03/2024 | £295k | £320k |
| 31/03/2023 | £326k | £316k |
| 31/03/2022 | £288k | £261k |
| 31/03/2021 | £231k | £215k |
Common questions
Is AFRICAN CHILDREN'S FUND LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £31,305 for the year ending 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £25,882 in the prior year. Total income decreased to £283,020 from £294,500, while total expenditure remained high at £314,325. The trustees note that previous support from legacies has been used up, requiring a return to previous spending levels.
Who funds AFRICAN CHILDREN'S FUND LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AFRICAN CHILDREN'S FUND LTD as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION, EA FOUNDATION, THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE OAKDALE TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £9k | Christmas Challenge |
| EA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k | Top-up funding for the primary school library hub |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | INTERNATIONAL |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Single payment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 3 | £33k |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| GOWER STREET | 1 | £274k |
| THE RUDDOCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | 1 | £118k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £115k |
| THE EQ FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE GOSHEN TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE HUGH SYMONS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £22k |
Charities like this
- ACT (AFRICAN CHILD TRUST)
- AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- AFRICAN ADVENTURES FOUNDATION
- CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA
- AFRIKA TIKKUN UK
- REACH THE CHILDREN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFRICAN CHILDREN'S FUND LTD | £283k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ACT (AFRICAN CHILD TRUST) | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN ADVENTURES FOUNDATION | £331k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA | £13k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AFRIKA TIKKUN UK | £2.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |