EAST AFRICA CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £44,528, though the Trustees acknowledge these are below their desired level. The charity's future plans and ability to continue programmes are explicitly dependent on securing future funding, particularly as support from COSARAF ends in 2024.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are aware that reserves are not at the level they desire, and continue to monitor very carefully the Charity’s ability to continue all its programmes.” — page 4
“The Trustees are aware that reserves are not at the level they desire, and continue to monitor very carefully the Charity’s ability to continue all its programmes.” — page 4
Trustees
- Christopher John Blandford-Newsonchair
- David James Edward Hardisty
- Emily Martha Burness MBA
- Michael Julian Ince MBA, FCA
- Roger Adrian Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £113k |
| 31/12/2023 | £123k | £115k |
| 31/12/2022 | £125k | £148k |
| 31/12/2021 | £138k | £180k |
| 31/12/2020 | £180k | £171k |
Common questions
Is EAST AFRICA CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £44,528, though the Trustees acknowledge these are below their desired level. The charity's future plans and ability to continue programmes are explicitly dependent on securing future funding, particularly as support from COSARAF ends in 2024. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EAST AFRICA CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EAST AFRICA CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRUST as a grant recipient include ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE COSARAF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO | FY2023 | £131k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £25k |
| THE COSARAF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY AND ST JUDE, HALIFAX. | 1 | £300 |