Empowering Kids in Kenya
Empowering Kids in Kenya provides secondary school education to the poorest of the poor children in the Bombolulu suburb of Mombasa, Kenya. Only children who cannot afford an education are accepted into the school. They are charged no fees, no charge for uniforms nor food. Without the generosity of child sponsors and supporters, these children would not be able to attend this exceptional school.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £22,621 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to £1,439 in the previous year. Total funds at year-end were £179,101, with unrestricted funds of £29,432 and restricted funds of £22,380. The trustees report that the charity continues to thrive and expand its educational offerings.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold a minimum of £10,000 reserves to cover the core costs of running the school for two months.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2024)
Trustees
- SALLY DIANE SEARLEchair
- BEN CLAY
- CHRIS BRYANS
- Mary Elizabeth Whitehead
- PAUL GRAHAM
- VIVIAN PEROSE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £179k | £156k |
| 31/12/2024 | £176k | £174k |
| 31/12/2023 | £82k | £67k |
| 31/12/2022 | £66k | £61k |
| 31/12/2021 | £65k | £52k |
Common questions
Is Empowering Kids in Kenya financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £22,621 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to £1,439 in the previous year. Total funds at year-end were £179,101, with unrestricted funds of £29,432 and restricted funds of £22,380. The trustees report that the charity continues to thrive and expand its educational offerings.
Who funds Empowering Kids in Kenya?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Empowering Kids in Kenya as a grant recipient include HALCROW FOUNDATION, THE TULA TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALCROW FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Improve access to equipment and education, Kenya |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 2 | £20k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 2 | £20k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES (UK) | 1 | £2.2m |
| THE BRADLEY AND KATHERINE WICKENS FOUNDATION | 1 | £161k |
Charities like this
- The Kisomo Foundation
- KENYA CHILDREN CENTRES
- EMPOWER - THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION LIMITED
- NAKURU CHILDREN'S PROJECT
- KIDS CLUB KAMPALA
- THE TURNING POINT TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empowering Kids in Kenya | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Kisomo Foundation | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KENYA CHILDREN CENTRES | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EMPOWER - THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION LIMITED | £3.7m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | above | 9.6% | no doubt |
| NAKURU CHILDREN'S PROJECT | £219k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| KIDS CLUB KAMPALA | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |