CHINK (CHILDREN IN KENYA)
The purpose of CHinK (Children in Kenya) is to provide and run a school in Mtwapa, Mombasa. The aim of CHinK and its school is to educate and care for over 200 very poor and needy children from the age of 3. Many of the children are from destitute families hit particularly hard by the world-wide economic crisis; some are orphaned.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £185,677.23 as of 31 March 2025, derived from a current account balance of £119,550.22 and a school fund of £61,532.85. Total expenses for the year were £145,363.54, while total income received was £145,363.54, resulting in a balanced financial position for the period.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- GEORGINA FROSTchair
- CHRISTINE COOK
- GRAHAM VENABLES
- RACHEL ELIZABETH Pauk
- ROY LESLIE FROST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £120k | £79k |
| 31/03/2024 | £108k | £124k |
| 31/03/2023 | £111k | £117k |
| 31/03/2022 | £107k | £85k |
| 31/03/2021 | £88k | £67k |
Common questions
Is CHINK (CHILDREN IN KENYA) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £185,677.23 as of 31 March 2025, derived from a current account balance of £119,550.22 and a school fund of £61,532.85. Total expenses for the year were £145,363.54, while total income received was £145,363.54, resulting in a balanced financial position for the period.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 2 | £5k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £7k |
| BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION | 1 | £5k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- KENYA CHILDREN CENTRES
- KARIBUNI CHILDREN
- KIDDIWINKS PRE-SCHOOL
- NAKURU CHILDREN'S PROJECT
- THE KISUMU CHILDREN TRUST
- CHISWICK COMMUNITY SCHOOL PTA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHINK (CHILDREN IN KENYA) | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENYA CHILDREN CENTRES | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KARIBUNI CHILDREN | £282k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KIDDIWINKS PRE-SCHOOL | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NAKURU CHILDREN'S PROJECT | £219k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KISUMU CHILDREN TRUST | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |