THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
The Foundation raises funds to support projects for the benefit of vulnerable and orphaned children in South Africa.The main focus is Ilamula House a Home offering a place of safety for girls (aged between 2 and 18) who have been abused, orphaned or abandoned. In addition we undertake project work in the surrounding townships including feeding station, squatter camp support and related projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £6,552 for the year ended 31 December 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss of £66,018. Total resources employed were £453,510, funded solely by donations, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £1,194,304 at year-end. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
In the news
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2021)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/12/2015)
Trustees
- Sarah Caroline Newton-Binghamchair
- Charlotte Louise Millar
- Clair Chambers
- Lebogang Judith Nkosi
- Mluleki Shongwe
- Mpho Maponya
- Patricia Williams
- Phemelo Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £454k | £460k |
| 31/12/2024 | £394k | £460k |
| 31/12/2023 | £490k | £509k |
| 31/12/2022 | £354k | £490k |
| 31/12/2021 | £581k | £427k |
Common questions
Is THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £6,552 for the year ended 31 December 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss of £66,018. Total resources employed were £453,510, funded solely by donations, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £1,194,304 at year-end. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include LION WALK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LION WALK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | FY2024 | £200 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| GANDYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| THE HINDUJA FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEWS, SURBITON | 1 | £643 |
Charities like this
- gold-youth Africa Foundation UK
- SAO FOUNDATION
- MYMALAWI
- The Kisomo Foundation
- THE WEMBLEY TO SOWETO FOUNDATION
- THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION | £454k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| gold-youth Africa Foundation UK | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAO FOUNDATION | £812k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MYMALAWI | £212k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The Kisomo Foundation | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WEMBLEY TO SOWETO FOUNDATION | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |