THE VIPINGO VILLAGE FUND
Following the closure of our Montessori School, we've evolved into the Future Hope Education & Community Hub, a vital lifeline for young people in Vipingo, where 65% of under 25s face unemployment. Our Youth Group operates small enterprises, including poultry rearing & recycling, while our Football Academy and Feeding Programme support up to 80 children daily with opportunities, training, & care.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £107,336 to £79,911, resulting in a net payment of £23,312 for the year. The charity reports that its sources of funds are mainly from individual donors and foundations, with fundraising events such as The American Century Celebrity Golf Championship Tournament. Reserves are managed by separating funds for secondary school and university sponsorships from operation funds, with unrestricted reserves ending at £4,710 in cash.
What the accounts disclose
“Our sources of funds are mainly from individual donors and foundations.” — page 5
“We have separated our reserves based on use. Any reserves meant for secondary school and university sponsorships are handled separately from operation funds.” — page 5
Trustees
- Kathryn Hardmanchair
- CAROL HARDMAN
- Peter Wiles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £80k | £103k |
| 31/12/2023 | £107k | £124k |
| 31/12/2022 | £142k | £148k |
| 31/12/2021 | £152k | £148k |
| 31/12/2020 | £98k | £96k |
Common questions
Is THE VIPINGO VILLAGE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £107,336 to £79,911, resulting in a net payment of £23,312 for the year. The charity reports that its sources of funds are mainly from individual donors and foundations, with fundraising events such as The American Century Celebrity Golf Championship Tournament. Reserves are managed by separating funds for secondary school and university sponsorships from operation funds, with unrestricted reserves ending at £4,710 in cash. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE VIPINGO VILLAGE FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE VIPINGO VILLAGE FUND as a grant recipient include THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1.1m |