HAKUNA MATATA
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust made excellent progress on its primary objective of financially supporting the 'Help a Village' project. The Trust holds significant unrestricted reserves and an expendable endowment, which it uses to meet grant-making commitments and safeguard future capacity. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ANNA CLARA BARASSI
- DAVIDE RENATO UGO SERRA
- Lucy May Challis Hodgson
- MATTHEW JOHN KING
- RICHARD ANDREW KELLY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £650k | £330k |
| 31/03/2024 | £401k | £397k |
| 31/03/2023 | £444k | £749k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £357k |
| 31/03/2021 | £336k | £324k |
Common questions
Is HAKUNA MATATA financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust made excellent progress on its primary objective of financially supporting the 'Help a Village' project. The Trust holds significant unrestricted reserves and an expendable endowment, which it uses to meet grant-making commitments and safeguard future capacity. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | 1 | £255k |
| Ripple Effect International | 1 | £228k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £87k |
| TARA GETTY FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £11k |