FRIENDS OF CONAKRY REFUGEE SCHOOL
We support better futures though education by engaging with our partner school in Conakry Guinea, managing programmes aligned with our vision. We improve the lives of marginalised and vulnerable young people through the provision of high quality education in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way. We promote gender equality by supporting girls' access to and experience in education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has no paid staff or UK overheads, with all raised funds directed to programmes in Guinea. The filing notes a strategic challenge in raising sufficient money from traditional funding bases to cover the costs of the partner school's high-quality education.
What the accounts disclose
“FCRS has no overheads, does not have paid staff and therefore has no ongoing commitments in terms of its day to day running costs in the UK. It therefore does not need to ensure a level of reserves be retained to meet legal or contractual liabilities within the UK.” — page 21
Trustees
- Daniel John Watkinschair
- Carol Jowitt
- Dan Walmsley
- Jackie Watkins
- Jeanette Therese Whitford
- Nigel Hankin
- RUTH DIANE WALMSLEY
- TANYA CHRISTINE WALMSLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £169k | £163k |
| 31/03/2024 | £122k | £112k |
| 31/03/2023 | £71k | £68k |
| 31/03/2022 | £60k | £129k |
| 31/03/2021 | £94k | £51k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF CONAKRY REFUGEE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has no paid staff or UK overheads, with all raised funds directed to programmes in Guinea. The filing notes a strategic challenge in raising sufficient money from traditional funding bases to cover the costs of the partner school's high-quality education. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.