GREEN SHOOTS FOUNDATION
Our Mission: "Help individuals and families in the poorest regions of the world by setting up microfinance, education and medical Greenfield operations one community at a time." Our Vision: "A world in which all people live in dignity and security and are able to provide for their families." Green Shoots' Countries of Operations: India, Cambodia, Burma (Myanmar), the Philippines.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total income of GBP 66,605, a 42% decrease from the previous year, driven by funding disruptions and a volatile global environment. Despite charitable expenditure exceeding income, the charity maintained a positive cash balance of GBP 55,282, supported by unrestricted funds and restricted funds designated for specific projects. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Jean-Marc Debricon, Founder and first CEO of the Charity, currently Secretary, is also trustee of Children of the Mekong, a UK charity affiliated to Enfants du Mekong, which is also a local implementation partner of the Charity. As trustee of Children of the Mekong, he does not receive any remunerations of any kind.” — page 6
Funders the charity credits
- The Carmela and Ronnie Pignatelli Foundation
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2012)
Trustees
- ACHIM KRAM
- DAVID RUIZ
- DEBORAH JANE HUTCHINSON
- Dr NATHALIE DANG
- Elisabeth Selk
- JEAN-MARC DEBRICON
- Olivier Pascal Gazay
- PROF JUERGEN ROCKSTROH
- Timothy James Gledstone
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £67k | £57k |
| 31/05/2024 | £117k | £92k |
| 31/05/2023 | £76k | £92k |
| 31/05/2022 | £67k | £74k |
| 31/05/2021 | £89k | £92k |
Common questions
Is GREEN SHOOTS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total income of GBP 66,605, a 42% decrease from the previous year, driven by funding disruptions and a volatile global environment. Despite charitable expenditure exceeding income, the charity maintained a positive cash balance of GBP 55,282, supported by unrestricted funds and restricted funds designated for specific projects. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GREEN SHOOTS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GREEN SHOOTS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include MARR-MUNNING TRUST, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, THE TULA TRUST LIMITED, THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | FY2023 | £14k | General Funding |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Scotland | 19/11/2024 | £3k | Plant Planet Plate |
| Foundation Scotland | 14/07/2023 | £7k | GreenFlow- Menstural Education and Choices for Youth |