FRIENDS OF TARIRO
Friends of Tariro is a charity focused on bringing hope to the orphans and children within Kazingizi (and other villages)by providing them with shelter, food, clothing and even life-changing opportunities through education.
Objects
THE OBJECTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ARE TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, FACILITIES, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND IN SUCH PARTS OF ZIMBABWE OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted funds in deficit of £103,700, having incurred a net movement in funds of £(1,741). The trustees acknowledge this deficit but state that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future, relying on regular donations and support from donors. The charity's policy is to maintain modest reserves sufficient to meet short-term obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy is to maintain a modest level of reserves sufficient to meet short-term obligations and ensure continuity of charitable activities.” — page 4
“During the year the charity received £22,898 (2024: £15,528) as donations from Helping Hands Watford Ltd which is controlled by Rudo L Gray who is also a trustee of the charity.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- RUDO LOVENESS GRAYchair
- Belline Maruta
- Brenda Kabunze
- IAN GRAY
- Zivai Munyoro
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £34k | £36k |
| 30/04/2024 | £22k | £18k |
| 30/04/2023 | £19k | £23k |
| 30/04/2022 | £126k | £124k |
| 30/04/2021 | £129k | £239k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF TARIRO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted funds in deficit of £103,700, having incurred a net movement in funds of £(1,741). The trustees acknowledge this deficit but state that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future, relying on regular donations and support from donors. The charity's policy is to maintain modest reserves sufficient to meet short-term obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.