DISABILITY AFRICA
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of just under £9,000 for the year ended 31 December 2023, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, end-of-year cash balances of just under £100,000 represent over six months' expenditure, which is close to the target level set by the reserves policy. The trustees believe the current financial situation and anticipated fundraising results will maintain the charity's sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity employed one full time (4-day week) paid member of staff in the UK in 2023 to monitor charity delivery and finance and raise income.” — page 3
“The trustees believe that the current policy of aiming to hold a minimum of 6 months’ expenditure in reserves, is still appropriate for the charity.” — page 16
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/06/2018)
Trustees
- Andrew James Nowakchair
- ADAM EDWARDS M.A.
- ADRIAN ABBOTT
- ALARIC LAW
- Julie Ann Slyfield FCMA CGMA
- Michael Steven Carr
- PENNY SOUTHCOTT nee GIBSON FRCPCH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £180k | £156k |
| 31/12/2023 | £169k | £160k |
| 31/12/2022 | £149k | £189k |
| 31/12/2021 | £189k | £164k |
| 31/12/2020 | £146k | £116k |
Common questions
Is DISABILITY AFRICA financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of just under £9,000 for the year ended 31 December 2023, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, end-of-year cash balances of just under £100,000 represent over six months' expenditure, which is close to the target level set by the reserves policy. The trustees believe the current financial situation and anticipated fundraising results will maintain the charity's sustainability. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of DISABILITY AFRICA earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £10,000 band.
Who funds DISABILITY AFRICA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DISABILITY AFRICA as a grant recipient include THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, W F SOUTHALL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £70k |
| THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £49k |
| THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £40k |
| THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £40k |
| THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £8k |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £7k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £2k |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | FY2023 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 2 | £145k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £3k |
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | 1 | £68k |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | £43k |
| THE PAUL AND SHEILA BRADSHAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £41k |
| FELLOWSHIP OF ST JOHN (UK) TRUST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £30k |