FROM WALES
FROMWales is directly involved in development projects in Southern Malawi through Fishermans Rest Community Projects. Projects listed are the Madzi Alipo, borehole fixing project, Good Food Project, School Building, Bridge Building, Libraries and Literacy, Tilitonse Community Centre, Pre school programme, Provision of Kitchens and Toilets, Tree Planting, My Girl Project and Changu Changu Moto eff
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased from £185,459 to £261,188, driven by incoming resources of £295,615 against total expenditure of £219,887. The charity reports that spending has been kept under tight control, though some programs like The Good Food Project remain seriously underfunded. The trustees confirm the accounts present a true and fair view and do not disclose any material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- WIKTOR CHICHLOWSKI BSc BA MScchair
- Bob Walker
- RHETT GATES BA CPELAW
- SUE GATES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £296k | £220k |
| 31/07/2024 | £257k | £181k |
| 31/07/2023 | £242k | £257k |
| 31/07/2022 | £235k | £215k |
| 31/07/2021 | £212k | £233k |
Common questions
Is FROM WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased from £185,459 to £261,188, driven by incoming resources of £295,615 against total expenditure of £219,887. The charity reports that spending has been kept under tight control, though some programs like The Good Food Project remain seriously underfunded. The trustees confirm the accounts present a true and fair view and do not disclose any material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.2m |
| Wild Life Foundation | 1 | £790k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| GANDYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| THE DAKRI CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £47k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £22k |
Charities like this
- Support Malawi
- MYMALAWI
- RIPPLE AFRICA
- MALAWI COMMUNITY HUBS
- gold-youth Africa Foundation UK
- MBEDZA PROJECTS SUPPORT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FROM WALES | £296k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Support Malawi | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MYMALAWI | £212k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RIPPLE AFRICA | £2.8m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MALAWI COMMUNITY HUBS | £397k | — | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| gold-youth Africa Foundation UK | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |