THE MWEZI FOUNDATION
The Mwezi Foundation provides access to solar lighting to those living without access to mains electricity. In particular we donate solar lights to schools who provide them to their pupils to allow them to study outside of school hours, thereby improving educational opportunities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £12,050, which the trustees consider maintains the charity's stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £741 for the year, supported by £68,962 in incoming resources against £68,376 in charitable expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year The Mwezi Foundation (Kenya) was established. Those previously paid as subcontractors are now employed by The Mwezi Foundation (Kenya) however their employment costs are covered by The Mwezi Foundation.” — page 12
Trustees
- CLAIRE LOUISE PAYEchair
- Alison Tara Miller
- MICHAEL HAMBLIN
- Martin Scott Keat
- William Durigan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £69k | £68k |
| 31/10/2024 | £53k | £49k |
| 31/10/2023 | £58k | £50k |
| 31/10/2022 | £32k | £51k |
| 31/10/2021 | £44k | £31k |
Common questions
Is THE MWEZI FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £12,050, which the trustees consider maintains the charity's stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £741 for the year, supported by £68,962 in incoming resources against £68,376 in charitable expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MWEZI FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MWEZI FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE HARAMEAD TRUST, THEIRWORLD, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARAMEAD TRUST | FY2022 | £45k | |
| THEIRWORLD | FY2024 | £25k | Global Education |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £23k | International |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £15k | International projects |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k | |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | International |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2025 | £2k | International |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |