SERVEDIRECT
ServeDirect is a small, UK registered charity that partners with locally run, community- based projects, concentrating on supporting the areas of education and health. Our main focus is with the community of Lukomera, Central Uganda and within Gulu, Northern Uganda. Partner projects include; a secondary boarding school, a health centre and two primary resource & teacher training centres.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £45,869, with the trustees maintaining a reserves policy of three months of costs. The charity reported no paid employees and minimal UK governance or support costs, resulting in a net movement in funds of £8,011 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have agreed that reserves should be held equivalent to 3 months of costs.” — page 5
“There was a payment for flights for trustees in the period of £1,098.” — page 12
“Serve Direct Uganda Ltd (SDU), a charitable company registered in Uganda, is the current main beneficiary of the funds raised by ServeDirect in the UK.” — page 2
Trustees
- Paul Donovan Ibbottchair
- JEREMY DUGDALE
- Robert Neil Kirkland
- Sarah Caroline Gay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £109k | £101k |
| 31/03/2024 | £106k | £93k |
| 31/03/2023 | £121k | £138k |
| 31/03/2022 | £77k | £81k |
| 31/03/2021 | £91k | £87k |
Common questions
Is SERVEDIRECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £45,869, with the trustees maintaining a reserves policy of three months of costs. The charity reported no paid employees and minimal UK governance or support costs, resulting in a net movement in funds of £8,011 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.