CIKOKO
Cikoko provides funding for the advancement of education by supporting remote, rural community schools in Zambia. Funds will be applied to:- Teachers salaries- Teacher training- School equipment and materials- Set work books and stationery- Library development- School infrastructure development and improvements- Scholarship Awards to support the further education of pupils
Objects
THE PROVISION OF FUNDING TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN ZAMBIAN RURAL ARES, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, IN THE MUKAMBI COMMUNITY SCHOOL, KAFUE NATIONAL PARK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances are strong, with unrestricted cash reserves of £59,229 held to ensure longevity and cover lower fundraising years. The trustees report no uncertainties regarding the charity's longevity at this stage. Total receipts for the period were £44,023 against total payments of £36,035.
What the accounts disclose
“We hold reserves not spent on our stated objectives to ensure longevity and to cover lower fundraising years”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Chloe Lauder
- Janet Lauder
- NICKOLAS ANTONIUS TRUYENS
- Natasha Lauder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £22k |
| 31/12/2024 | £9k | £8k |
| 31/12/2023 | £20k | £10k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £31k |
| 31/12/2021 | £7k | £6k |
Common questions
Is CIKOKO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances are strong, with unrestricted cash reserves of £59,229 held to ensure longevity and cover lower fundraising years. The trustees report no uncertainties regarding the charity's longevity at this stage. Total receipts for the period were £44,023 against total payments of £36,035.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| UGGLA FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £133k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- ZAMCOG
- The Gambian Schools Trust
- THE SCHOOL CLUB ZAMBIA UK
- CHIPEMBELE TRUST
- TEACHER AID
- SCHOOLGAMBIA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIKOKO | £37k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZAMCOG | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Gambian Schools Trust | £37k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE SCHOOL CLUB ZAMBIA UK | £79k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHIPEMBELE TRUST | £76k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEACHER AID | £84k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |