KINAMBA COMMUNITY PROJECT
The charity operates in the Kinamba district of Kigali. We primarily operate a nursery school giving additional out of school support such as homework clubs, sporting and creative activities to primary children in local schools. Through individual sponsor ship secondary education is also supported. We provide adult support to women's groups making fabric goods and traditional crafts.
Objects
"1) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE POOREST NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN URUGERO ANDUMUTAKA AREAS OF KIGALI RWANDA; AND2) TO RELIEVE POVERTY BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ILLITERATE AND/OR UNEMPLOYED ADULTS ANDYOUNG PEOPLE OF THE URUGERO AND UMUTAKA AREAS OF KIGALS RWANDA SO THAT THEY CAN ACQUIRE BASICSKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO EARN A SUSTAINABLE LIVING."
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that expenditure in Rwanda for the year was approximately £130,000, though accurate totals were difficult due to exchange rate fluctuations. The document notes that the building had no major issues and that the charity continues to provide support to students and residents through various programmes.
What the accounts disclose
“our individual sponsorship programme is a very important source of income and is gradually increasing from supporters who commit to regular donations on a longer-term basis.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- MEG FLETCHERchair
- Emma Tooth
- KATHRYN MCCARTNEY
- Kath Pink
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £105k | £130k |
| 31/03/2024 | £141k | £125k |
| 31/03/2023 | £109k | £100k |
| 31/03/2022 | £105k | £96k |
| 31/03/2021 | £135k | £117k |
Common questions
Is KINAMBA COMMUNITY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that expenditure in Rwanda for the year was approximately £130,000, though accurate totals were difficult due to exchange rate fluctuations. The document notes that the building had no major issues and that the charity continues to provide support to students and residents through various programmes.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 2 | £33k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| Brian Mercer Trust | 1 | £151k |
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | 1 | £51k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL HIGHGATE | 1 | £41k |
| GOLDEN STABLE | 1 | £38k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- KIDS CLUB KAMPALA
- MITYANA CHARITY
- KIRIMA LIMITED
- KYANINGA CDC TRUST
- CONGO CHILDREN TRUST
- CARE FOR UGANDA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINAMBA COMMUNITY PROJECT | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KIDS CLUB KAMPALA | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MITYANA CHARITY | £183k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KIRIMA LIMITED | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KYANINGA CDC TRUST | £240k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONGO CHILDREN TRUST | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |