THE AFRICAN IMPACT FOUNDATION
The African Impact Foundation works to conserve, protect and improve the natural environment of both the people of Africa and her wildlife. The foundation is dedicated to creating partnerships with donors and charitable organisations to facilitate resources for and to implement social change and environmental sustainability.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £9,872 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a decrease from the previous year's £23,946. Total unrestricted and restricted funds stood at £57,170 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. However, the trustees explicitly disclosed material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Foundation that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“The trustees are aware of certain material uncertainties which may cause doubt on the Foundation's ability to continue as a going concern.”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06453871
Company officers (Companies House)
- ROWE, Nicola on trustee list
- SEAMAN, Cathleen Price on trustee list
- SCOTT, Jacqueline on trustee list
- SHELDRICK, Robert Leonard George not on trustee list
Trustees
- Bob Sheldrick
- Cathleen Price Seaman
- Jacqueline Scott
- Nicola Rowe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £186k | £176k |
| 31/12/2023 | £212k | £186k |
| 31/12/2022 | £115k | £148k |
| 31/12/2021 | £95k | £133k |
| 31/12/2020 | £148k | £150k |
Common questions
Is THE AFRICAN IMPACT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £9,872 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a decrease from the previous year's £23,946. Total unrestricted and restricted funds stood at £57,170 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. However, the trustees explicitly disclosed material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE AFRICAN IMPACT FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE AFRICAN IMPACT FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE KIAWAH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £873k |
| THE CAMELLIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £115k |
| CHRIST CHURCH MAYFAIR | 1 | £86k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| PEOPLE'S TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- WILD IMPACT FOUNDATION
- AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
- IMPACT FOUNDATION
- THE PERIVOLI FOUNDATION
- THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION
- WOODLEIGH IMPACT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE AFRICAN IMPACT FOUNDATION | £186k | — | 0 | above | — | material uncertainty |
| WILD IMPACT FOUNDATION | £604k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | £894k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| IMPACT FOUNDATION | £2.2m | more than £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PERIVOLI FOUNDATION | £3.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION | £2.0m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | unclear | 3.1% | no doubt |