THE OKAPI FUND FOR NATURE CONSERVATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds substantial free reserves of approximately USD 3.0 million, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet its reserves policy target of 12 to 18 months of operating expenditure. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, supported by significant investment assets and ongoing operational funding commitments from KfW.
What the accounts disclose
“Britta Oltmann is the head of the KfW bureau in Kinshasa and a Trustee for the Fund. During the year 2023, KfW provided the operational budget of the Okapi Fund. The Okapi Fund also received 25 million euros in permanent endowments in December 2023.” — page 40
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2022) to "above" (FY2023).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08794664
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Agnes Kasongo
- Beto Nyongolo
- Dieudonne Athanase Musibono Eyul Anki-Ayorwu
- Gloria Assimbo
- Kerstin Laabs
- Robert CRAIG
- Samy Mankoto Mambaelele
- Victor Kabengele wa Kadilu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £22.3m | £976k |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.7m | £706k |
| 31/12/2021 | £574k | £443k |
| 31/12/2020 | £6.2m | £659k |
Common questions
Is THE OKAPI FUND FOR NATURE CONSERVATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds substantial free reserves of approximately USD 3.0 million, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet its reserves policy target of 12 to 18 months of operating expenditure. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, supported by significant investment assets and ongoing operational funding commitments from KfW. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |