EduSpots
To advance education throughout Africa and the UK by the provision of but not limited to, providing educational courses, assisting in the operation of community led education centres and providing grants to individuals to further education as trustees from time to time may determine.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 December 2024 was £268,612, resulting in a net income of £24,843. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £35,199, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of three months of direct charitable expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to hold 3 months of direct charitable expenditure as reserves”
“During the year, Trustee, Katie Allen East (joined as Trustee on 28 January 2025), was remunerated £18,440 (2023: nil) for project delivery and consultancy services provided before her appointment.” — page 32
“CEO, Catherine Davison, was remunerated £9,000 (2023: nil) for project delivery and consultancy services provided to the charity. £3,000 was accrued at year end for Catherine's remuneration.”
“During the year, Trustee, Katie Allen East (joined as Trustee on 28 January 2025), was remunerated £18,440 (2023: nil) for project delivery and consultancy services provided before her appointment.” — page 32
“CEO, Catherine Davison, was remunerated £9,000 (2023: nil) for project delivery and consultancy services provided to the charity. £3,000 was accrued at year end for Catherine's remuneration.”
“During the year, Trustee, Katie Allen East (joined as Trustee on 28 January 2025), was remunerated £18,440 (2023: nil) for project delivery and consultancy services provided before her appointment.” — page 32
“CEO, Catherine Davison, was remunerated £9,000 (2023: nil) for project delivery and consultancy services provided to the charity. £3,000 was accrued at year end for Catherine's remuneration.”
“During the year, Trustee, Katie Allen East (joined as Trustee on 28 January 2025), was remunerated £18,440 (2023: nil) for project delivery and consultancy services provided before her appointment.” — page 32
“CEO, Catherine Davison, was remunerated £9,000 (2023: nil) for project delivery and consultancy services provided to the charity. £3,000 was accrued at year end for Catherine's remuneration.”
Trustees
- Gloria Mary Agyemangchair
- Adam Khanbhai
- Gayle Clifford
- Katie Allen-East
- Mark Bernard Goodrich
- Sally Yeboah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £269k | £244k |
| 31/12/2023 | £171k | £142k |
| 31/12/2022 | £77k | £70k |
| 31/12/2021 | £91k | £75k |
| 31/12/2020 | £76k | £68k |
Common questions
Is EduSpots financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 December 2024 was £268,612, resulting in a net income of £24,843. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £35,199, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of three months of direct charitable expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EduSpots?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EduSpots as a grant recipient include WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND, EA FOUNDATION, GOWER STREET, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £9k |
| ROTARY CLUB OF STURMINSTER NEWTON TRUST FUND | 1 | £2k |
| The Parochial Church Council of Godalming Minster | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST
- SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST
- MECHANICS FOR AFRICA
- AFRICA EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- SOS AFRICA
- SPOT PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EduSpots | £269k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MECHANICS FOR AFRICA | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICA EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £1.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SOS AFRICA | £992k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |