THE FRIENDS OF JULIUS AND DORA CHILDRENS CENTRE, MASENO
The Friends of Julius and Dora Children's Centre generates funds and provides support for the Julius and Dora Children's Centre at Maseno, Kenya. The J&D Children's Centre started operations as a registered NGO in Kenya in April 2008 providing a home for orphaned and abandoned children, including food, education and care, and offering them dignity and hope for a sustainable future.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £12,221.65 for the year ended 30 June 2025, bringing its total unrestricted reserves to £32,987.45. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding a minimum of £1,000 in free reserves. The charity operates with voluntary administration and no paid staff, resulting in minimal overhead costs relative to its fundraising income.
What the accounts disclose
“One-off donations 29,062.25” — page 9
“The trustees currently aim to hold a minimum of £1000 as ‘free reserves’” — page 6
Trustees
- CHRISTINE ANNE MORGAN
- DAVID JOHN PAYNE
- ELIZABETH RUTH PAYNE
- JAMES FRANCIS DOBSON
- JANET ELIZABETH ANNA DOBSON
- Professor Anne Strachan Garden
- REVD CANON AMIEL MARY ELLINOR OSMASTON
- Rev EUGENIAH OMBWAYB ADOYO M PHIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £63k | £51k |
| 30/06/2024 | £49k | £51k |
| 30/06/2023 | £52k | £45k |
| 30/06/2022 | £48k | £46k |
| 30/06/2021 | £61k | £55k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF JULIUS AND DORA CHILDRENS CENTRE, MASENO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £12,221.65 for the year ended 30 June 2025, bringing its total unrestricted reserves to £32,987.45. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding a minimum of £1,000 in free reserves. The charity operates with voluntary administration and no paid staff, resulting in minimal overhead costs relative to its fundraising income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.