WATERHARVEST
WaterHarvest works through local voluntary organisations with rural communities in Africa, primarily in relation to water but also in the are as of health, education, income generation and empowerment of women.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £22,902 and total reserves of £259,266, which represents nine months of the next financial year's total expenditure. The trustees confirmed that free reserves of £198,642 represent seven months of the annual budget, sitting at the upper end of their stated 6-9 months reserves policy. However, the trustees noted concern regarding the charity's long-term income potential being impacted by global challenges.
What the accounts disclose
“income from Trusts and Foundations were our largest source of funding at 67%”
“For every pound raised, just over 8p was spent on fundraising”
“The trustees confirmed the existing policy of total reserves between 6-9 months of total budget (including programmes).” — page 20
“Like many other UK charities, the trustees are concerned about WaterHarvest’s long-term income potential being impacted by global challenges beyond its control.” — page 29
“As detailed in Note 6, Om Prakash Sharma (formerly part of our own India Office) was funded as a consultant to support delivery of WaterHarvest’s final programme in India with a local partner – The Water Wisdom Foundation. During the year Om Prakash Sharma was also a Director of The Water Wisdom Foundation but was not involved in the decision by WaterHarvest Trustees to support this organization with a grant of £22,348.” — page 45
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06484901
Company officers (Companies House)
- BOYNTON, Justin Peter on trustee list
- DAVIES, Gareth Jon on trustee list
- LA TROBE WESTON, Alice Flora not on trustee list
- BEUKES, Fiona Jane on trustee list
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/01/2013)
Trustees
- Fiona Jane Beukeschair
- Alice Flora La Trobe Weston
- Gareth Jon Davies
- Justin Peter Boynton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £358k | £328k |
| 31/03/2024 | £338k | £445k |
| 31/03/2023 | £389k | £330k |
| 31/03/2022 | £373k | £436k |
| 31/03/2021 | £410k | £360k |
Common questions
Is WATERHARVEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £22,902 and total reserves of £259,266, which represents nine months of the next financial year's total expenditure. The trustees confirmed that free reserves of £198,642 represent seven months of the annual budget, sitting at the upper end of their stated 6-9 months reserves policy. However, the trustees noted concern regarding the charity's long-term income potential being impacted by global challenges. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WATERHARVEST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WATERHARVEST as a grant recipient include THE MILA CHARITABLE ORGANISATION, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, BEDFORD PARK, LONDON, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, ALTOR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MILA CHARITABLE ORGANISATION | FY2024 | £53k | |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £20k | Overseas education |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, BEDFORD PARK, LONDON | FY2021 | £16k | Charitable giving via Charities Group |
| THE MILA CHARITABLE ORGANISATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | |
| ALTOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | 1 to 3 matched funding to dig wells and tanks in NW India. |
| ALTOR FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £2k | 1 to 3 matched funding to dig wells and tanks in NW India. |
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £2k | |
| ALTOR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Installing rainwater tanks on Ugandan schools. |
| ALTOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | 1 to 3 matched funding to dig wells and tanks in NW India. |
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £2k | |
| WINCHESTER ROTARY CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2024 | £505 | |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £33k |
| Wild Life Foundation | 1 | £790k |
| Founders Pledge Ltd | 1 | £386k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| THE JUSACA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £75k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- VILLAGE WATER LIMITED
- HARVEST CITY CHURCH
- RIPPLE AFRICA
- WATER FOR KIDS
- HARVEST COMMUNITY NETWORK
- CHARITY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERHARVEST | £358k | — | 0 | within | 8.2% | noted |
| VILLAGE WATER LIMITED | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| HARVEST CITY CHURCH | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIPPLE AFRICA | £2.8m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WATER FOR KIDS | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HARVEST COMMUNITY NETWORK | £104k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |