Heartbeat Africa
Heartbeat Africa is a Christian charity with the primary goal of demonstrating the practical love of Christ to those in need, with a particular focus on East Africa. Our mission is to 'transform and empower' the lives of those who have often been forgotten or rejected by society.
Objects
1. THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN EAST AFRICA TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY: • PROVIDING ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY. • PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND HEALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT. 2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN EAST AFRICA FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY: • ASSISTING THE DISADVANTAGED IN SOCIETY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. • PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THE SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS. • PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE BUILDING AND/OR EQUIPPING OF EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS. 3. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WITHIN EAST AFRICA FOR ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EVANGELISM, ACTS OF COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS AND PROVISION OF CHRISTIAN MATERIALS. 4. PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN EAST AFRICA FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE GROUPS SUCH AS HIV POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS, MALNOURISHED CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY THROUGH: • THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS. • WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED BODIES TO PROVIDE HEALTH SCREENING AND MEDICAL CAMPS. • PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. 5. THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED IN EAST AFRICA, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING: • THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT FOR ORPHANS, STREET CHILDREN AND OTHER VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS. • THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS WIDOWS AND ORPHANS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY ISSUES SUCH AS BEREAVEMENT, ABUSE, HIV/AIDS AND OTHER COMMON DISEASES. • THE PROVISION OF HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL HOMES, SERVICES OR FACILITIES REQUIRED TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE. • THE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE OF REFUGEES OR VICTIMS OF WAR OR NATURAL DISASTER, TROUBLE, OR CATASTROPHE IN PARTICULAR BY THE SUPPLY OF EMERGENCY AID AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Heartbeat Africa operated with minimal administrative costs, spending nearly all donations directly on charitable activities in East Africa. The charity reported a net surplus of £4,041 for the period, with unrestricted cash funds increasing to £9,046. The trustees note that while no formal reserves policy is in operation, regular funding from standing orders enables them to plan for ongoing commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- 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
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ROGER CHARLES SAUNDERSchair
- ALUN JONATHAN SIMS REES
- JOHN DAVID SMITH
- Margaret Elizabeth Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £28k | £24k |
| 05/04/2024 | £17k | £17k |
| 05/04/2023 | £17k | £15k |
| 05/04/2022 | £16k | £15k |
| 05/04/2021 | £17k | £17k |
Common questions
Is Heartbeat Africa financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Heartbeat Africa operated with minimal administrative costs, spending nearly all donations directly on charitable activities in East Africa. The charity reported a net surplus of £4,041 for the period, with unrestricted cash funds increasing to £9,046. The trustees note that while no formal reserves policy is in operation, regular funding from standing orders enables them to plan for ongoing commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.