I Got Shoes
The charity exists to assist and enable the education of children in Uganda. This is the new focus for the charity within the framework of its original objects clause. Charitable activities will be the provision of grants, supplying shoes, uniforms, school fees and any other activity that meet the objectives of the charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £62,086 against total expenditures of £58,956, resulting in a net movement in funds of £3,130. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £53,815, which the trustees note are equivalent to 18 months of committed expenditure, satisfying their reserves policy. There are no paid UK staff, and the charity operates on a volunteer basis with no investments.
What the accounts disclose
“We currently retain reserves equivalent to 18 months of committed expenditure.”
Trustees
- Penny Louanne Seithelchair
- Gary Brian Seithel
- Kayleigh Jean Seithel
- Nicola Alice Sims
- Paul Anthony Leaman
- Peter Max Stern
- Stephen St James
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £62k | £59k |
| 31/12/2024 | £52k | £53k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £52k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £39k | £30k |
Common questions
Is I Got Shoes financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources were £62,086 against total expenditures of £58,956, resulting in a net movement in funds of £3,130. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £53,815, which the trustees note are equivalent to 18 months of committed expenditure, satisfying their reserves policy. There are no paid UK staff, and the charity operates on a volunteer basis with no investments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.