ROCK OF JOY TRUST
To advance the education, health and well being of Pupils, teachers and communities associated with The Rock of Joy Schools at Masaka, Lady Grace and Lugala.We have built new brick buildings and provide a clean water supply for use by the schools and communities. Educational standards are high and health education is a priority. Self sufficiency farming projects now provide 60% of funds
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £11,802 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £18,643. The trustees report that despite a fall in donations and challenges with coffee harvest prices, the charity maintained its schools and staff. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received amounted to £63,872 (2024 £120,067), gift aid was £4,230, (2024 £19,503) and legacies totalled £8,000 (2024 nil).” — page 5
Funders the charity credits
- Dr Paul Sherrard
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/07/2023)
Trustees
- CHRISTINE MARGARET BLAIRchair
- Christopher Robert Penn
- Daniel Cambridge
- STEPHANIE CAMBRIDGE
- STEPHEN BLAIR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £76k | £64k |
| 31/03/2024 | £140k | £136k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £128k |
| 31/03/2022 | £127k | £118k |
| 31/03/2021 | £124k | £152k |
Common questions
Is ROCK OF JOY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £11,802 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £18,643. The trustees report that despite a fall in donations and challenges with coffee harvest prices, the charity maintained its schools and staff. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.