FRIENDS OF VAMIZI TRUST
The charity's objects are for the benefit of the people of Mozambique with priority to the villagers on Vamizi Island.The charity aims to advance education to develop the inhabitants; to advance medical health and provide relief for those in need; to advance environmental protection and to promote equality and the status and rights of women disadvantaged by virtue of their sex.
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE, THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED ARE:(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING) IN ANY DISCIPLINE;(B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH;(C) THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF ILL-HEALTH AND DISABILITY;(D) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY;(E) THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INHABITANTS OF MOZAMBIQUE IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE BOTH TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MEET, THEIR NEEDS;(F) THE ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY THE PROMOTION OF BEST PRACTICE IN AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK FARMING;(G) THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY (INCLUDING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE STATUS AND RIGHTS OF WOMEN DISADVANTAGED BY REASON OF THEIR SEX); AND(H) SUCH OTHER WHOLLY AND EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE DIRECTORS IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £42,496 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a significant increase in incoming resources to £180,047. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £60,192, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of maintaining three to six months' expenditure. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources to meet liabilities for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources amounted to £180,047 (2024: £61,943), which comprised of donations of £180,000 (2024: £61,879) and interest income of £47 (2024: £64).” — page 6
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, donations totalling £180,000 (2024: £61,879) were received from a foundation connected to trustees of the Trust.” — page 18
“Donations totalling £35,750 (2024: ENil) were made to Fundagao Quirimbas during the year and were fully paid by the year end.” — page 18
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, donations totalling £180,000 (2024: £61,879) were received from a foundation connected to trustees of the Trust.” — page 18
“Donations totalling £35,750 (2024: ENil) were made to Fundagao Quirimbas during the year and were fully paid by the year end.” — page 18
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, donations totalling £180,000 (2024: £61,879) were received from a foundation connected to trustees of the Trust.” — page 18
“Donations totalling £35,750 (2024: ENil) were made to Fundagao Quirimbas during the year and were fully paid by the year end.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Carl Gustaf Lundinchair
- Edward Wyndham Graham NICHOLSON
- Henry John Pitman
- JONATHAN CHENEVIX-TRENCH
- Martin Andersson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £180k | £138k |
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £5k | £3k |
| 31/12/2022 | £433 | £3k |
| 31/12/2021 | £3k | £3k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF VAMIZI TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £42,496 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a significant increase in incoming resources to £180,047. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £60,192, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of maintaining three to six months' expenditure. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources to meet liabilities for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JAGCLIF CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £438k |
| PERSONAL ASSURANCE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £164k |
| THE JOHN ARMITAGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £53k |
| Howden Foundation | 1 | £21k |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £9k |
| WEST ROW BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £5k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON AND ST JUDE WITH ALL SOULS | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- ZAMBESI MISSION
- THE ZAMBIA SOCIETY TRUST
- MEMUSI FOUNDATION
- MVUMI SCHOOL TRUST
- FRIENDS OF GRAHAMSTOWN AND DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
- UK FRIENDS OF THE MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF VAMIZI TRUST | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZAMBESI MISSION | £428k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ZAMBIA SOCIETY TRUST | £83k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEMUSI FOUNDATION | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MVUMI SCHOOL TRUST | £98k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF GRAHAMSTOWN AND DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT | £46k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |