BRIGHTER FUTURES ZAMBIA
The prevention of relief of poverty of orphaned and/or otherwise vulnerable children in Zambia (especially those affected by HIV/ AIDS) by providing or assisting in the provision of education and training.
Objects
1.PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF ORPHANED AND/OR OTHERWISE VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN ZAMBIA (ESPECIALLY THOSE AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS) BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING.2.FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF ORPHANED AND/OR OTHERWISE VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN ZAMBIA (ESPECIALLY THOSE AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS) IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY: I. AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY INSTITUTION OF EDUCATION; AND II. PROVIDING EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING AND PASTORAL SUPPORT) TO CHILDREN NOT YET ACCESSING PRIMARY EDUCATION THROUGH ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOLS. 3.I. TO RELIEVE THE MENTAL SICKNESS OF ORPHANED AND/OR OTHERWISE VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN ZAMBIA (ESPECIALLY THOSE AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS) AND/OR THEIR CARERS SUFFERING FROM BEREAVEMENT OR LOSS, BY THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR SUCH PERSONS. II. TO ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND/OR RELEVANT SUPPORT WITH A VIEW TO ENABLING THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR CARERS TO GENERATE SUSTAINABLE INCOMES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £9,464.78 and held unrestricted reserves of £4,050. The trustees report that there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“BFZ has a policy of holding reserves which would cover our essential programme running costs for one school term (4 months).”
“BFZ continued to benefit in 2024 from probono services from Travers Smith LLP, who support BFZ on legal and administrative matters and provide office space for our meetings.” — page 10
“BFZ also benefitted from support from the Ninety Niners agency, who supported us with brand guidance and marketing.”
“BFZ continued to benefit in 2024 from probono services from Travers Smith LLP, who support BFZ on legal and administrative matters and provide office space for our meetings.” — page 10
“BFZ also benefitted from support from the Ninety Niners agency, who supported us with brand guidance and marketing.”
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- KATIE ANNE LAVENDER BA HONSchair
- ANTHONY HOPPER BA HONS
- Alice Watson
- Caitriona Maire Gearoidin MacLoughlin BA Hons
- Christopher John Leslie Widdison
- Ciara Devlin
- Dr THOMAS WILLIAM LAVENDER MBCHB
- Jennie Ellen Smith BA HONS
- Kevin Chadelle
- Oritsematosan Tuoyo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £40k | £36k |
| 31/12/2024 | £34k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £16k | £31k |
| 31/12/2022 | £30k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £24k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHTER FUTURES ZAMBIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £9,464.78 and held unrestricted reserves of £4,050. The trustees report that there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.