LARCHFIELD TANZANIA HOMES
In 2011 Larchfield (as Larchfield Charity Organisation) (?Larchfield Tanzania?) was legally set up as an NGO [#00NG0/00005420] and acquired acquired 7.5 acres of land at Mkuranga, (some 40 miles south of Dar-es-Salaam) where there are many disadvantaged children - the lucky ones are fostered with other families. With government and private sector encouragement the Larchfield Project began.
Objects
THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (‘OBJECTS’) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:1) TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF ORPHANS IN THE DISTRICT OF MKURANGA, TANZANIA BY PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING AN ORPHANAGE TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR NEEDS IN RELATION TO FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND EDUCATION.2) SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE DISTRICT OF MKURANGA, TANZANIA AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £67,071 to £35,375 due to a net expenditure of £31,696 against donations of £47,891. The trustees report no employees and confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Included within charitable activities is a grant payment of £76,806. Larchfield Charity Organization (LCO) is the orphanage home located in Dar Es Salaam, Mkuranga, Tanzania. It is this charity that is supported by Larchfield Tanzania Homes.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- CHARLES MICHAEL KENNY
- JULIAN ALEXANDRA SKIDMORE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £48k | £80k |
| 29/02/2024 | £79k | £28k |
| 28/02/2023 | £14k | £1k |
| 28/02/2022 | £21k | £30k |
| 28/02/2021 | £32k | £22k |
Common questions
Is LARCHFIELD TANZANIA HOMES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £67,071 to £35,375 due to a net expenditure of £31,696 against donations of £47,891. The trustees report no employees and confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.