PROJECT LUANGWA
To assist in the provision of education in Zambia by way of construction of schools, sponsoring of students and provision of educational materials
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased from £162,354 to £236,273 during the period, with unrestricted funds rising to £162,354. The trustees note that the charity maintains a small reserve for unexpected requirements and that all administrative costs are met by individuals supporting the charity, meaning no expenditure was drawn from charitable funds for these items.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity maintains a small reserve which is available for unexpected requirements.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/05/2026)
Trustees
- Edward Stephen Thorpe
- James Dawson
- Michael Smith
- Samantha Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £541k | £466k |
| 31/12/2023 | £474k | £515k |
| 31/12/2022 | £480k | £389k |
| 31/12/2021 | £362k | £305k |
| 31/12/2020 | £243k | £233k |
Common questions
Is PROJECT LUANGWA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased from £162,354 to £236,273 during the period, with unrestricted funds rising to £162,354. The trustees note that the charity maintains a small reserve for unexpected requirements and that all administrative costs are met by individuals supporting the charity, meaning no expenditure was drawn from charitable funds for these items.
Who funds PROJECT LUANGWA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PROJECT LUANGWA as a grant recipient include THE BLOOM FOUNDATION, THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £58k | |
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BROWN SOURCE TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| PEGASUS | 1 | £43k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| The ROSL Foundation | 1 | £8k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE POLONIA AID FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- LANGALANGA TRUST
- THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL
- THE NAYAMBA TRUST
- TEACHER AID
- POLISH UNIVERSITY ABROAD
- CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT LUANGWA | £541k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANGALANGA TRUST | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |
| THE NAYAMBA TRUST | £49k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| TEACHER AID | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POLISH UNIVERSITY ABROAD | £497k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |