AFRIKIDS LIMITED
AfriKids is a grass roots child rights non-governmental organisation, working with families in Northern Ghana to improve life for their most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Our philosophy it to: -Listen to what a community knows it needs.-Empower them to make the necessary changes themselves.-Ensure absolute sustainability
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £34,432 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £730,405 to £695,973. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £642,080, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“1 member of staff received emoluments of over £60,000 (2024: 1).” — page 51
“1 member of staff received emoluments of over £60,000 (2024: 1).” — page 51
“Trusts & Foundations £955,571 | 60%”
“During the year AfriKids Limited granted £1,047,561 (2024: £934,665) to AfriKids Ghana.” — page 53
“During the year AfriKids Limited received donations from trustees and their related parties totalling £36,351 (2024: £41,924).” — page 53
“During the year AfriKids Limited granted £1,047,561 (2024: £934,665) to AfriKids Ghana.” — page 53
“During the year AfriKids Limited received donations from trustees and their related parties totalling £36,351 (2024: £41,924).” — page 53
Funders the charity credits
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Austin Bailey Foundation
- Coles-Medlock Foundation
- Educational Opportunity Foundation
- Hult Business School
- Medicor Foundation Liechtenstein
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/09/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (25/11/2015)
Trustees
- Avril Kudzi
- Dieudonnee Yakubu Ogede
- Genevieve Anne Easton
- Georgina Fienberg
- Karim Dhalla
- Keith Anthony Stone
- Leonora Dowley
- Olivia Anne Jenkins
- Richard Pickard
- Sally Vivyan
- Sandra Scheerer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is AFRIKIDS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £34,432 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £730,405 to £695,973. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £642,080, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations without material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sterling Partners.
What does the highest-paid employee of AFRIKIDS LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Over £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds AFRIKIDS LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AFRIKIDS LIMITED as a grant recipient include GOWER STREET, THE BLOOM FOUNDATION, THE RUDDOCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, THE EQ FOUNDATION, HANDSPARK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOWER STREET | FY2022 | £112k | Education and Sustainability |
| GOWER STREET | FY2023 | £90k | |
| GOWER STREET | FY2024 | £72k | |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £65k | |
| THE RUDDOCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | FY2023 | £50k | general support for work combatting poverty in Ghana |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £50k | |
| THE EQ FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | Leave No Child Behind programme in Ghana |
| THE RUDDOCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | FY2022 | £43k | general support for work combatting poverty in Ghana |
| THE EQ FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k | Equal Opportunity & Fighting Poverty |
| THE RUDDOCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | FY2024 | £25k | general support for work combatting poverty in Ghana |
| HANDSPARK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2023 | £9k | Opportunity to achieve potential for children with disabilities |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2022 | £9k | Tackling disability |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | |
| BOOK AID INTERNATIONAL | FY2024 | £2k | Book provision |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 10/02/2025 | £600k | Regular Grant 2025 |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/12/2023 | £600k | Regular Grant 2024 |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/02/2023 | £700k | Regular Grant 2023 |
| Postcode Lottery | 09/02/2022 | £600k | Regular Grant 2022 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/02/2013 | £12k | The Kassena Nankana Area Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2007 | £313k | Operation Fresh Start |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GANDYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| EA FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE WOGEN ANNIVERSARY TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEWS, SURBITON | 1 | £643 |
Charities like this
- AFRICAN CHILDREN'S FUND LTD
- AFRIKA TIKKUN UK
- ACT (AFRICAN CHILD TRUST)
- gold-youth Africa Foundation UK
- AFRICAN FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AFFORD
- AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFRIKIDS LIMITED | £1.6m | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN CHILDREN'S FUND LTD | £283k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| AFRIKA TIKKUN UK | £2.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ACT (AFRICAN CHILD TRUST) | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| gold-youth Africa Foundation UK | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AFFORD | £386k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |