JOSHUA ORPHAN AND COMMUNITY CARE
Relief of poverty among orphans, vulnerable children and their families in the Blantyre region of Malawi. This includes improving their educational opportunities, improving basic health care and providing opportunities for income generating activities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £160,818 in income for the year, with the majority of funds directed to projects in Malawi. Expenditure totaled £179,253, resulting in a net outflow that was covered by transfers and existing resources, with staff costs accounting for a small portion of the budget. The trustees report steady progress and community engagement despite difficult fundraising conditions.
What the accounts disclose
“Restricted One off donations (inc. Trust Funds) £104,582” — page 5
Trustees
- Julie Smallwoodchair
- BERENICE HARCOURT BUTLER
- ELIZABETH CHAPMAN
- Janie Hargreaves
- Laura Hussell
- Lora Ann Chiginski
- Michael Ellis
- SARAH CHARLTON
- SYLVIA RUTH AVGHERINOS
- Shaminder Rai
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £161k | £179k |
| 31/12/2023 | £151k | £143k |
| 31/12/2022 | £112k | £95k |
| 31/12/2021 | £104k | £114k |
| 31/12/2020 | £180k | £180k |
Common questions
Is JOSHUA ORPHAN AND COMMUNITY CARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £160,818 in income for the year, with the majority of funds directed to projects in Malawi. Expenditure totaled £179,253, resulting in a net outflow that was covered by transfers and existing resources, with staff costs accounting for a small portion of the budget. The trustees report steady progress and community engagement despite difficult fundraising conditions. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JOSHUA ORPHAN AND COMMUNITY CARE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JOSHUA ORPHAN AND COMMUNITY CARE as a grant recipient include The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SALTBURN BY THE SEA.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | FY2022 | £20k | |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | FY2023 | £20k | |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £17k | International projects |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £16k | International |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k | International projects |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | International projects |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SALTBURN BY THE SEA | FY2022 | £1k | |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | FY2024 | £1k | build a new composting latrine block in Mwandika and support a feeding programme |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HALCROW FOUNDATION | 1 | £184k |
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | 1 | £50k |
| THE SF CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| THEIRWORLD | 1 | £13k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £12k |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA ORPHAN AND COMMUNITY CARE | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MYMALAWI | £212k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| OPERATION ORPHAN | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AWAMU | £194k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ZAMBIA ORPHANS AID UK | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIVE TO ORPHANS | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |