THE NAYAMBA TRUST
To advance charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the Trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to advancing the education of young people by making grants to schools and to students. The charity shall benefit in particular but not exclusively, the population surrounding the Nayamba Primary School in the Chisamba region of Zambia.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £63,057 were maintained within the charity's stated policy target of six to twelve months of expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, reducing overall fund balances from £113,126 to £86,520, while noting that ongoing monthly financial demands exceed monthly donations.
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 six and twelve month's expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Rev Vanessa Jane Pestridgechair
- Andrew Mackereth
- David Collins
- Helen Day
- Joanna Hooper
- Louise Mayor
- Sarah Benthall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £49k | £75k |
| 31/12/2024 | £101k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £51k | £47k |
| 31/12/2022 | £42k | £39k |
| 31/12/2021 | £57k | £42k |
Common questions
Is THE NAYAMBA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £63,057 were maintained within the charity's stated policy target of six to twelve months of expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, reducing overall fund balances from £113,126 to £86,520, while noting that ongoing monthly financial demands exceed monthly donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | 1 | £190k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £108k |
| THE REECE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| SAYSER DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 1 | £31k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| S C K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £20k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- YESHIVA GEDOLA NEZER HATORAH
- ERMINE EDUCATION TRUST
- BELMONT-BIRKLANDS SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE NORTHUMBRIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD
- THE RECORD CHARITABLE TRUST
- Q. LEARNING NEPAL TRUST CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NAYAMBA TRUST | £49k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| YESHIVA GEDOLA NEZER HATORAH | £581k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ERMINE EDUCATION TRUST | £3.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BELMONT-BIRKLANDS SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £2.1m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE NORTHUMBRIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD | £2.9m | — | — | below | — | not going concern |
| THE RECORD CHARITABLE TRUST | £208k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |