FRIENDS OF BURUNDI
Provision of Information regarding Burundi and the church in Burundi, destined mainly for supporters in the UKMeetings relating to Burundi, the country, the population and the church and individuals working there. These meetings are mainly held in the UK.Donations towards relief, development and education in Burundi and support and development of the Christian church in Burundi.
Objects
1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY SUPPORTING THE CHURCH IN BURUNDI IN ITS WITNESS TO GOD'S LOVE IN CHRIST AND BY ENCOURAGING MEMBERS AND YOUNG CHRISTIANS IN THE UK TO SUPPORT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND WORK IN BURUNDI.2) THE FURTHERANCE OF SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE, INCLUDING THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, RELIEF OF POVERTY AND RELIEF OF SICKNESS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that funding increased considerably from £7,044 in 2023/24 to £171,603 in 2024/25, primarily due to a generous legacy and memorial gifts. The charity awarded £7,935 in Good Cause Grants and £45,000 in Mission grants, with only £47 spent on administration costs. The filing does not disclose total unrestricted reserves or a reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“Due primarily to a generous legacy and memorial gifts, funding available for supporting our partners in Burundi increased considerably from £7,044 in 2023/24 to £171,603 in 2024/25.”
“Communication between trustees has been improved with the funding of Starlink internet access for FoB trustee, Bishop Jean Mweningoma. The cost of Starlink is being shared with Kepplewray UK which support the work of the Bethesda Project in Muyinga diocese.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2022
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Rev William George Challischair
- ANDREW STRANG MACLAY
- Stephen Jack Stordy
- Susan Margaret Finlayson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £172k | £53k |
| 30/09/2024 | £7k | £22k |
| 30/09/2023 | £27k | £6k |
| 30/09/2022 | £11k | £17k |
| 30/09/2021 | £10k | £22k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF BURUNDI financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that funding increased considerably from £7,044 in 2023/24 to £171,603 in 2024/25, primarily due to a generous legacy and memorial gifts. The charity awarded £7,935 in Good Cause Grants and £45,000 in Mission grants, with only £47 spent on administration costs. The filing does not disclose total unrestricted reserves or a reserves policy.
Who funds FRIENDS OF BURUNDI?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF BURUNDI as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK, HOLBROOK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK, HOLBROOK | FY2022 | £200 | Missionary & charitable giving |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF BURUNDI | £172k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOVE BURUNDI | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS REACHING OUT | £74k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE IN BURUNDI | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REMA UK | £95k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF MUFULIRA | £27k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |