CHAMOS - IN AID OF THE CHILDREN OF VENEZUELA
Chamos improves the wellbeing of children in Venezuela by supporting education and healthcare projects. We invest in these two interconnected areas that are so key to children's development, working with local, community focused organisations to improve outcomes across the country.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net loss of £17,057 for the year, primarily due to a 68% drop in institutional grants. However, unrestricted reserves stood at £97,867, supported by a strong opening balance and diversified income from events and individual donors, providing continued operational headroom.
What the accounts disclose
“Events and Other was the largest single income category at £148,323 (61% of total income)” — page 4
Trustees
- Mariana Siblesz de Alvarezchair
- Andreina Palma
- Graciela Muci
- IBERIA TORRES-WEST
- Maria Antonieta Rodriguez
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £242k | £259k |
| 31/12/2024 | £300k | £227k |
| 31/12/2023 | £197k | £196k |
| 31/12/2022 | £161k | £156k |
| 31/12/2021 | £131k | £67k |
Common questions
Is CHAMOS - IN AID OF THE CHILDREN OF VENEZUELA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net loss of £17,057 for the year, primarily due to a 68% drop in institutional grants. However, unrestricted reserves stood at £97,867, supported by a strong opening balance and diversified income from events and individual donors, providing continued operational headroom. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHAMOS - IN AID OF THE CHILDREN OF VENEZUELA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHAMOS - IN AID OF THE CHILDREN OF VENEZUELA as a grant recipient include EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £15k | International projects |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £12k | International projects |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.8m |
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | 1 | £112k |
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- HEALING VENEZUELA
- CH TRUST (CHILDREN OF HONDURAS TRUST)
- VAMOS THEATRE CIO
- AWAMU
- CHUMS CHARITY
- LITTLE SUNBEAMS PRESCHOOL (FAREHAM)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMOS - IN AID OF THE CHILDREN OF VENEZUELA | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEALING VENEZUELA | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CH TRUST (CHILDREN OF HONDURAS TRUST) | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| VAMOS THEATRE CIO | £402k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AWAMU | £194k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHUMS CHARITY | £537k | — | 0 | below | 29.5% | no doubt |