VILLAGE BY VILLAGE LIMITED
Small charity, making a big difference.A highly cost-effective, UK-based charity working in African villages to reduce needless suffering of children in poverty by working directly with beneficiaries living in impoverished rural communities in Ghana, West Africa. Village by Village builds rural schools, provides practical sanitation measures, awards child scholarships and digs wells.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported total funds of £145,846, comprising £24,823 in restricted funds and £121,023 in unrestricted funds. The trustees' annual report states that the charity endeavours to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level sufficient to cover outgoings for three months. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“General donations - 53,914” — page 12
“The charity endeavours to maintain it’s unrestricted reserves at a level sufficient to cover its out goings for three months and to close the charity down or wind it up if needed.” — page 6
Trustees
- Dr NICHOLAS PETER SWIFTchair
- Lawrencia Awuku
- Megan Holt
- Mike Little
- PAUL BROOM
- Sofia Sheremey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £237k | £188k |
| 31/10/2024 | £111k | £149k |
| 31/10/2023 | £123k | £126k |
| 31/10/2022 | £123k | £133k |
| 31/10/2021 | £101k | £130k |
Common questions
Is VILLAGE BY VILLAGE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported total funds of £145,846, comprising £24,823 in restricted funds and £121,023 in unrestricted funds. The trustees' annual report states that the charity endeavours to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level sufficient to cover outgoings for three months. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VILLAGE BY VILLAGE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VILLAGE BY VILLAGE LIMITED as a grant recipient include Mercer Family Charitable Foundation, THE MAGENI TRUST, BRITISH PLUMBING EMPLOYERS COUNCIL (TRAINING) LIMITED, THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Family Charitable Foundation | FY2024 | £20k | |
| Mercer Family Charitable Foundation | FY2025 | £20k | |
| Mercer Family Charitable Foundation | FY2023 | £20k | |
| Mercer Family Charitable Foundation | FY2022 | £20k | |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| BRITISH PLUMBING EMPLOYERS COUNCIL (TRAINING) LIMITED | FY2025 | £2k | Hygiene, water and education projects in rural Ghana |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |