DARLINGTON (GACMADHEERE) FOUNDATION
Providing financial and other support for Somaliland students to get appropriate education, especially university education in Somaliland.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN SOMALILAND BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND BY ANY OTHER SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE TO ENABLE THEM TO ACCESS A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION.2) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LINKS BETWEEN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND SOMALILAND.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £163,867 at the year end, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The charity reported a net income of £10,177 for the year, funded primarily by donations and investment income, while expending £18,536 on charitable activities and fundraising.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year £12,000 was donated by two of the Trustees. Trustees expenses in the year amounted to £1,800.” — page 10
Trustees
- RICHARD D'AUVERGNE SILLSchair
- ABDULLAH GULAID
- Dr SUSAN CATHERINE JOHAN SILLS
- EID ALI AHMED
- PRO VAUGHAN ROBINSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £29k | £19k |
| 05/04/2024 | £20k | £25k |
| 05/04/2023 | £18k | £21k |
| 05/04/2022 | £16k | £18k |
| 05/04/2021 | £16k | £20k |
Common questions
Is DARLINGTON (GACMADHEERE) FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £163,867 at the year end, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The charity reported a net income of £10,177 for the year, funded primarily by donations and investment income, while expending £18,536 on charitable activities and fundraising. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.