UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST (UK)
UHST raises funds to support education in Humanist schools in Uganda. Our funds go to schools that belong to the Uganda Humanist Schools Association: the two Isaac Newton High Schools at Mbute Hill, Mpigi and Kateera, Masaka, Mustard Seed High School, Busota, Kamule and Kasese Humanist Primary School. We also provide scholarships to allow bright but needy children to attend the above high schools.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves have been reduced to £20,000 through regular monthly transfers to schools. Funding is derived from public appeals and standing orders from a loyal group of supporters. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report.
What the accounts disclose
“UHST funds come from public appeal. We have built up a loyal group of supporters, many of whom send us regular annual or monthly amounts by standing order.” — page 5
“We have brought target reserves down to £20,000 by making regular monthly transfers to schools.” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2023) to "below" (FY2024).
Trustees
- Steve Hurd BSc, MA, PGCE, FRSSchair
- Chris Smith BSc, PGCE
- DANIEL HURD BS, ACA
- Derek John Miller LL.B
- GLENDA MILLER B.A.Hons
- PROFESSOR HILARY HURD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £230k | £229k |
| 31/12/2024 | £243k | £255k |
| 31/12/2023 | £238k | £243k |
| 31/12/2022 | £212k | £200k |
| 31/12/2021 | £300k | £306k |
Common questions
Is UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves have been reduced to £20,000 through regular monthly transfers to schools. Funding is derived from public appeals and standing orders from a loyal group of supporters. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 3 | £48k |
| THE RIVER FARM FOUNDATION | 1 | £912k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £54k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW AND ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL | 1 | £8k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS)
- THE UGANDA SCHOOL PROJECT
- THE BUSOGA TRUST
- THE HAILEYBURY YOUTH TRUST
- UMN SUPPORT TRUST
- AL-ISLAH SCHOOLS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST (UK) | £230k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS) | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UGANDA SCHOOL PROJECT | £104k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BUSOGA TRUST | £737k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HAILEYBURY YOUTH TRUST | £159k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| UMN SUPPORT TRUST | £460k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |