HAKUNA MATATA
Hakuna Matata provides long term support and funding to the project Help a Village founded and run by Fausta Pina and Don Tarcisio. The Trust aims to have a positive impact in three keys ways: by contributing to the real economy; by promoting sustainable projects; and where necessary providing emergency assistance to those most vulnerable.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £4,149,101, predominantly in investments, which generate sufficient income to meet ongoing financial commitments. The trustees report that the charity has adequate reserves to meet grant-making and working capital commitments for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources amounted to £649,807 (2024: £401,050), made up of voluntary donations of £479,734 (2024: £279,821) and £168,969 (2024: £121,229) of investment income.” — page 8
“Algebris (UK) Limited ("Algebris Investments") is a related party of the Charity because one of the company's directors also acts as trustee for the Charity. During the year £456,293 was received as a donation from Algebris Investments. There are no conditions attached to the donation. At the year end, the Charity held investments valued at £2,948,447 (2024: £2,275,220) in funds managed by Algebris Investments Algebris Investments commits to matching donations received during the year. At the year end, there is a balance of £26,666 (2024: £46,225) included in debtors from Algebris investments in relation to the donation matching.” — page 22
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?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £4,149,101, predominantly in investments, which generate sufficient income to meet ongoing financial commitments. The trustees report that the charity has adequate reserves to meet grant-making and working capital commitments for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bright Grahame Murray.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION | 1 | £315k |
| Ripple Effect International | 1 | £228k |
| THE ERNEST KLEINWORT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £144k |
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £79k |
| JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| TARA GETTY FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
Charities like this
- THE FARTHING TRUST
- HARMONY WITH NATURE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE AFRICA TRUST
- GIVE TO ORPHANS
- REAL FARMING TRUST
- FAYZ-E-HUSAYNI INTERNATIONAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAKUNA MATATA | £650k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FARTHING TRUST | £501k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARMONY WITH NATURE CHARITABLE TRUST | £419k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE AFRICA TRUST | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GIVE TO ORPHANS | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REAL FARMING TRUST | £930k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |