JACARANDA UK FOUNDATION
Our mission is to give orphans in Malawi a chance at a better life. We help give them access to quality, free primary and secondary education and help stimulate social development for some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that gross income increased to £86,219.08, with unrestricted reserves rising to £17,043.04. The charity incurred total expenses of £17,859.43 and made grants totaling £53,852.57, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report that bank balances stood at £54,732.20 at year-end, with all deposits covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees' policy is to hold resources sufficient to meet at least twelve months of unavoidable expenditure with a margin for the unexpected. For 2025/2026, in accordance with this policy, the reserve level has been calculated at £3,000.” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust
- Carmella and Ronnie Pignatelli Foundation
- CB & HH Taylor Trust
- Green Hall Foundation
- Kitchen Table Charities Trust
- Lujenna Educational Trust
- Monica Rabagliati Charitable Trust
- Souter Charitable Trust
- Wallace Bell Charitable Trust
- William Leech (Lady Leech) Trust
Trustees
- DUNCAN DARROCH-THOMPSONchair
- Anna Bianco
- CLAIRE DARROCH-THOMPSON
- Daisy Belfield Santos
- MATTHEW DARROCH-THOMPSON
- Maria Antonia Amanda Toone
- RICHARD HUGHES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £86k | £72k |
| 01/04/2024 | £71k | £68k |
| 01/04/2023 | £53k | £61k |
| 01/04/2022 | £75k | £38k |
| 01/04/2021 | £9k | £25k |
Common questions
Is JACARANDA UK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that gross income increased to £86,219.08, with unrestricted reserves rising to £17,043.04. The charity incurred total expenses of £17,859.43 and made grants totaling £53,852.57, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report that bank balances stood at £54,732.20 at year-end, with all deposits covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JACARANDA UK FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JACARANDA UK FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include MEETINGS INDUSTRY MEETING NEEDS, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, HALCROW FOUNDATION, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEETINGS INDUSTRY MEETING NEEDS | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Smaller Grants |
| HALCROW FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Improving education facilities, Malawi |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| HALCROW FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Improve education facilities, Malawi |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | INTERNATIONAL |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Grant to organisation |