HOPE IN BURUNDI
To raise funds for the education of children primarily in Burundi and other african countries including DR of Congo. This is done at present through an education sponsorship scheme and through individual donations. We are devising material for schools informing them of the work of Restoration of Hope for assemblies, etc and asking them if they are able to raise funds for Hope in Burundi.
Objects
THE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE OF PEOPLE IN AFRICA, PRIMARILY BURUNDI AND IN PARTICULAR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF POVERTY OR NATURAL DISASTER, TROUBLE OR CATASTROPHE, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:1/ THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL NEED THROUGH THE WORK OF RESTORATION OF HOPE2/ THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL HELP FOR EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position is stable with no ongoing or long-term liabilities. Reserves are held at £0, and the charity relies entirely on donations and grants to fund its activities, noting that funding is not guaranteed. The charity has no investments and minimal overheads.
What the accounts disclose
“We have continued to receive money from Stewardship to pass onto Restoration of Hope. All monies received via Stewardship go to Restoration of Hope for general living costs for the children and young people that they support in Burundi.”
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Andrew Crockford
- DOCTOR VICTOR FORD
- Dr Timothy Rockley
- PHILIP PUSEY
- SARAH ANN BALLARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £68k | £72k |
| 31/03/2024 | £63k | £63k |
| 31/03/2023 | £98k | £89k |
| 31/03/2022 | £67k | £72k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £47k |
Common questions
Is HOPE IN BURUNDI financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is stable with no ongoing or long-term liabilities. Reserves are held at £0, and the charity relies entirely on donations and grants to fund its activities, noting that funding is not guaranteed. The charity has no investments and minimal overheads.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £15k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| GIVINGWORKS | 1 | £8k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CANFORD MAGNA | 1 | £7k |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- CHILD OF HOPE
- HOPE IN AFRICA
- GIVE A CHILD A HOPE
- OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION
- CHRISTIAN HOPE UGANDA (UK)
- FRIENDS OF BURUNDI
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE IN BURUNDI | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILD OF HOPE | £288k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE IN AFRICA | £90k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIVE A CHILD A HOPE | £77k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION | £56k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN HOPE UGANDA (UK) | £66k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |