AFEMAI CHILDREN'S TRUST
Afemai Children's Trust deliver cultural workshops to engage children and young people from all backgrounds. Their workshops develop understanding of different traditions and reduce isolation. Conveying diverse subjects, Afemai Children's Trusts' mission is to positively celebrate heritage and culture, and work with institutions that are keen to encourage a global outlook.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year, with income of £71,965.00 against expenditure of £84,435.17. The trustees confirm that the Trust has no reserves and all monies are accounted for. The charity is currently dependent on secured grants, such as a three-year award from the National Lottery Community Fund, to sustain its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“No reserves policy is in place as the Trust has no reserves, all monies are accounted for.” — page 5
Trustees
- DAVID HASSANchair
- ADESEGUN TAIWO ONITIRI
- Amanesi James Ekpeh
- SANGEETA DEO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £72k | £84k |
| 31/10/2024 | £70k | £74k |
| 31/10/2023 | £80k | £60k |
| 31/10/2022 | £10k | £14k |
| 31/10/2021 | £11k | £8k |
Common questions
Is AFEMAI CHILDREN'S TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year, with income of £71,965.00 against expenditure of £84,435.17. The trustees confirm that the Trust has no reserves and all monies are accounted for. The charity is currently dependent on secured grants, such as a three-year award from the National Lottery Community Fund, to sustain its operations.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2023 | £136k | Healthy Minds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £10k | Culture Coaching |
| UK government | 02/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2018 | £10k | Create Your Film |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/12/2015 | £49k | "Travel With Us" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/08/2011 | £50k | "Let's Represent" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2010 | £10k | Africa Day Workshops |