NETWORK FOR AFRICA
Registered charity 1120932 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Network for Africa works with communities in the aftermath of conflict and genocide, helping them overcome the paralysis of trauma and rebuild their lives with access to education, health and the means to support themselves.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Accommodation/housing · Economic/community Development/employment · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £54,152 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £174,452 to £120,300. Despite the deficit, the trustees report a healthy bank balance of £103,451 and unrestricted reserves of £49,042, which they note is on track with their policy target of three months' core operating costs. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £49k)
“The trustees have established a policy whereby the intention is that unrestricted funds should be maintained at a level equivalent to a minimum of three months’ core operating costs (£48k).” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Wenn Townsend. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Network for Africa (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Addax and Oryx Foundation — “The Addax and Oryx Foundation greatly values its partnership with Network for Africa. Their professionalism, local expertise, and strong rel…” (source page)
- Baring Foundation — “Since 2007, Network for Africa has been proud to receive support from a range of trusts and foundations who share our vision and commitment:…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- DAVID RUSSELLchair · trustee of 3 other charities
- DAVID GYE
- Frida Critien
- Juliana Nyombi
- Nadiya Tucker
- Rebecca Tinsley · trustee of 2 other charities
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Burundi · Rwanda · Sierra Leone · Uganda
Income and spending
Common questions
Is NETWORK FOR AFRICA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £54,152 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £174,452 to £120,300. Despite the deficit, the trustees report a healthy bank balance of £103,451 and unrestricted reserves of £49,042, which they note is on track with their policy target of three months' core operating costs. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
Who funds NETWORK FOR AFRICA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NETWORK FOR AFRICA as a grant recipient include Tinsley Charitable Trust, BLISS FAMILY CHARITY, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE REED FOUNDATION.
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