ZOE SAROJINI EDUCATION TRUST
THE CHARITY HELPS CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY TO ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION.
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FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 30 YEARS WORLDWIDE IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY:1. AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION OF EDUCATION;2. PROVIDING THEIR EDUCATION (INCLUDING THE STUDY OF MUSIC OR OTHER ARTS), TO UNDERTAKE TRAVEL IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT EDUCATION OR TO PREPARE FOR ENTRY TO ANY OCCUPATION, TRADE OR PROFESSION ON LEAVING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT."
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were completely used up in 2024, resulting in a balance of £0, due to funding a new kitchen project. The charity raised £57,881 in voluntary income and spent £67,724, leading to a net decrease in total funds. Trustees have stated plans to replenish reserves in 2025 and 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“The unrestricted fund was completely used up in 2024, including our reserves” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Emily Youngchair
- Catherine Thomas
- Dr Tanya Murphy
- LAURA BURCH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £58k | £68k |
| 31/12/2023 | £59k | £42k |
| 31/12/2022 | £29k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £47k | £35k |
| 31/12/2020 | £44k | £40k |
Common questions
Is ZOE SAROJINI EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were completely used up in 2024, resulting in a balance of £0, due to funding a new kitchen project. The charity raised £57,881 in voluntary income and spent £67,724, leading to a net decrease in total funds. Trustees have stated plans to replenish reserves in 2025 and 2026. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.