THE SHAMBA TRUST

Registered charity 1149849 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SHAMBA UK

SHAMBA provides free high quality preschool education and a daily meal to the most needy children in poor AIDS affected families in rural communities, enabling them to perform well at primary school and beyond. SHAMBA works directly with communities in support of the Government's Neighbourhood Care Point (NCP) initiative for promoting early childhood development for the poorest families.

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Latest income

£61k

Latest spending

£20k

Registered

2012

Accounts read

FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that cumulative operating funds increased to £80,537 by the end of the year, reflecting a surplus of receipts over expenditure. The trustees aim to keep reserve funds sufficient for a year of operation, a target that appears to be met given the current balance. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: a year of operation (held: £81k)

“SHAMBA UK aims to keep reserve funds sufficient for a year of operation.” — page 10

Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The SHAMBA Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

EU — “The expansion of SHAMBA’s preschool programme to eight communities was made possible with an EU grant.” (source page)
Children’s Cup — “With help from Children’s Cup, we provide a nutritious lunch for about 180 children each month at three locations in Mpolonjeni.” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

Jim Sweetchair
Dr Ruth Bell
Ken Charles
Kerry Wilcox

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Eswatini

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2026	£61k	£20k
31/03/2025	£35k	£40k
31/03/2024	£20k	£40k
31/03/2023	£26k	£20k
31/03/2022	£39k	£45k

Common questions

Is THE SHAMBA TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that cumulative operating funds increased to £80,537 by the end of the year, reflecting a surplus of receipts over expenditure. The trustees aim to keep reserve funds sufficient for a year of operation, a target that appears to be met given the current balance. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE SHAMBA TRUST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHAMBA TRUST as a grant recipient include H C D MEMORIAL FUND, THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY, EMERTON-CHRISTIE CHARITY.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
H C D MEMORIAL FUND	FY2025	£10k	Education/community
THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY	FY2025	£4k	North of England
EMERTON-CHRISTIE CHARITY	FY2023	£3k