MBEDZA PROJECTS SUPPORT
Mbedza Projects Support exists to prevent and relieve poverty in Malawi, in particular but not exclusively by: Providing resources to support HIV education, testing and counselling.Creating sustainable environments through tree planting and other projects.Providing more equitable access to education.Improving livelihoods through stove building.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £162,966 against expenditure of £169,986, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity held unrestricted reserves of £30,616 and restricted reserves of £132,350 at the end of the period, with cash reserves explicitly noted to cover staffing salaries for at least 10 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising Campaigns £37,532” — page 7
“The Deputy Director received £300/month in recognition of the work involved in managing the finances of the charity. The Associate Director for Orphan Education and Visits received £180/mnth (April 2024 to Aug 2024) and £400/mnth (Sept 2024 to March 2025).”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/06/2024)
Trustees
- Catherine Greenaway
- Denise Ann Ellis
- Jessie Akambadi
- MICHAEL DAVID COOK
- Nicola Lesley Davies
- Simon Barber
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £163k | £170k |
| 05/04/2024 | £169k | £163k |
| 05/04/2023 | £104k | £108k |
| 05/04/2022 | £97k | £93k |
| 05/04/2021 | £82k | £79k |
Common questions
Is MBEDZA PROJECTS SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £162,966 against expenditure of £169,986, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity held unrestricted reserves of £30,616 and restricted reserves of £132,350 at the end of the period, with cash reserves explicitly noted to cover staffing salaries for at least 10 months.
Who funds MBEDZA PROJECTS SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MBEDZA PROJECTS SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE REED FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | International |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 2 | £14k |
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | 1 | £524k |
| THE BROWN SOURCE TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| THE BRIGHT FUTURE TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| Brian Mercer Trust | 1 | £17k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
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- MYMALAWI
- ZIMBABWE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- FRIENDS OF MONZE
- THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL
- FROM WALES
- THE BEATRICE PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBEDZA PROJECTS SUPPORT | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MYMALAWI | £212k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ZIMBABWE EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| FRIENDS OF MONZE | £131k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |
| FROM WALES | £296k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |