MALAWI COMMUNITY HUBS
Working to relieve poverty in rural areas of Malawi.
Latest income
£397k
Latest spending
£87k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £309,293 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted net assets of £752,675. The trustees consider the level of reserves adequate as the charity's work does not entail ongoing funding obligations, and the going concern basis is supported by sufficient unrestricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations (99% of income)
“Donation income included £387,057 (2023: £287,463) from a privately-owned family group for which Derek Stapley serves as one of several independent directors and also as chairman.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 0.0% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“The charity did not incur any costs in relation to fundraising.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: adequate (held: £753k)
“The trustees are therefore comfortable that the level of reserves held is adequate and these will be deployed in future on further projects as and when the trustees decide.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from family group where trustee is director/chairman
“Donation income included £387,057 (2023: £287,463) from a privately-owned family group for which Derek Stapley serves as one of several independent directors and also as chairman. Appropriate declarations of interest have been made within the family group and in MCH.” — page 18
“Donation income included £5,000 (2023: £4,250) from The Lancashire Foundation. Derek Stapley and Robert Kennedy are both trustees of The Lancashire Foundation.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from foundation where two trustees are also trustees
“Donation income included £387,057 (2023: £287,463) from a privately-owned family group for which Derek Stapley serves as one of several independent directors and also as chairman. Appropriate declarations of interest have been made within the family group and in MCH.” — page 18
“Donation income included £5,000 (2023: £4,250) from The Lancashire Foundation. Derek Stapley and Robert Kennedy are both trustees of The Lancashire Foundation.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Concessionary loan to park manager connected to trustee and partner NGO
“Donation income included £387,057 (2023: £287,463) from a privately-owned family group for which Derek Stapley serves as one of several independent directors and also as chairman. Appropriate declarations of interest have been made within the family group and in MCH.” — page 18
“Donation income included £5,000 (2023: £4,250) from The Lancashire Foundation. Derek Stapley and Robert Kennedy are both trustees of The Lancashire Foundation.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Derek Stapleychair
- MICHELLE BURROW
- Robert William Kennedy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £397k | £87k |
| 31/12/2023 | £295k | £186k |
| 31/12/2022 | £398k | £193k |
| 31/12/2021 | £255k | £239k |
| 31/12/2020 | £249k | £239k |
Common questions
Is MALAWI COMMUNITY HUBS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £309,293 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted net assets of £752,675. The trustees consider the level of reserves adequate as the charity's work does not entail ongoing funding obligations, and the going concern basis is supported by sufficient unrestricted funds. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MALAWI COMMUNITY HUBS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MALAWI COMMUNITY HUBS as a grant recipient include THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- Derek Stapley — trustee here and at THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £9k | |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £4k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £14k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.2m |
| MEETINGS INDUSTRY MEETING NEEDS | 1 | £76k |
| THE BEATRICE GILMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £64k |
| THE DAKRI CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £47k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- MALAWI RELIEF FUND UK
- Support Malawi
- MALAIKA KIDS UK
- MYMALAWI
- PROJECT MALA CHARITABLE TRUST
- COMMUNITY WELFARE ACADEMY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALAWI COMMUNITY HUBS | £397k | — | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| MALAWI RELIEF FUND UK | £2.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Support Malawi | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALAIKA KIDS UK | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MYMALAWI | £212k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT MALA CHARITABLE TRUST | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |