NEWDAY UNITED
The object of the CIO, for the public benefit, is the prevention and/or relief of poverty in particular by (but not limited to) the provision of financial assistance, resources and other support to individuals in poverty principally (but not exclusively) in Africa.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total cash funds stood at £117,704 as of 31 March 2026, with unrestricted reserves of £30,450. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £61,000, which is equivalent to approximately 6-8 months of general fund expenditure, to mitigate against the risk of significant donors reducing support. The charity reported an increase in income and expenditure for the year, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal sources of funding for NewDay United General Fund for the financial period shown within this report were through regular donations (32%)” — page 14
“During the period, salaries and related costs of £42,575 and expenses of £6,334 were paid to the Executive Director, who is a trustee of the charity, in order to cover costs and expenses incurred in delivering support activities to South African partners, as requested by the board.” — page 20
“The total amount of donations funded by Trustees was £16,255 and donations received from related parties were £240.” — page 20
“The total amount of donations funded by Trustees was £16,255 and donations received from related parties were £240.” — page 20
“The total amount of donations funded by Trustees was £16,255 and donations received from related parties were £240.” — page 20
“The total amount of donations funded by Trustees was £16,255 and donations received from related parties were £240.” — page 20
“The total amount of donations funded by Trustees was £16,255 and donations received from related parties were £240.” — page 20
“The total amount of donations funded by Trustees was £16,255 and donations received from related parties were £240.” — page 20
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/12/2021)
Trustees
- JENNIFER JANE JACKSON MA HONSchair
- EDWARD AMIES
- JAMES PETER JACKSON BA HONS
- Jared Jon Swart
- LYNN JANICE SWART
- Michael Bryn Davies
- Michael Ledger
- Shelley Maxceen Dongella Collins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £193k | £187k |
| 31/03/2025 | £150k | £143k |
| 31/03/2024 | £146k | £138k |
| 31/03/2023 | £139k | £137k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £93k |
Common questions
Is NEWDAY UNITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total cash funds stood at £117,704 as of 31 March 2026, with unrestricted reserves of £30,450. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £61,000, which is equivalent to approximately 6-8 months of general fund expenditure, to mitigate against the risk of significant donors reducing support. The charity reported an increase in income and expenditure for the year, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEWDAY UNITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEWDAY UNITED as a grant recipient include DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | FY2023 | £1k | Pupil Donations |
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | FY2025 | £250 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- FORGOTTEN UMMAH
- MOVEMENT TO WORK
- ANUGRAHAM
- EVERGREEN AFRICA
- ESHARELIFE FOUNDATION
- NEEDS INTERNATIONAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWDAY UNITED | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORGOTTEN UMMAH | £530k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOVEMENT TO WORK | £868k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANUGRAHAM | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | 0.2% | no doubt |
| EVERGREEN AFRICA | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ESHARELIFE FOUNDATION | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |