GALBUR FOUNDATION
Our activities include: advice and guidance;events and conferences;training;advocacy; research
Objects
1. To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in and around London and Hiraan region of Somalia by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:(a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;(b) advancing education; by providing vocational and life skills training.(c) relieving unemployment by offering mentorship programmes, signposting services as well as providing training and workshops to build young people’s confidence and gaining skills.(d) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living on benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.(e) providing support, education and practical advice to women and girls who have undergone or are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM)(f) Advancing the education of the general public and practising communities in all areas related to FGM;(g) Raising awareness of FGM issues; and conducting workshops and seminars on the danger of FGM, the law in relation to FGM and support services available, leading to a reduction in the incidence of FGM in practicing communities.2. To support the charitable activities of the Galbur Foundation registered NGO in Somalia which are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales in particular but not exclusively by:(a) the provision of education and shelter for orphaned children with disabilities in Hiraan region of Somalia(b) providing support for people suffering from mental health illness in Hiraan region of Somalia(c) the provision of emergency food support in the event of famine in Hiraan region of Somalia.?
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Galbur Foundation reported a surplus of £1,540 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £74,449 against total expenses of £72,909. Net assets increased slightly from £44,825 to £46,365, primarily held in unrestricted funds. The charity maintains cash reserves of £46,364 at the end of the period.
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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 3
- Government income: £43,425 — grants £43,425 (3); 58% of the £74,449 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Government income: £71,364 — grants £71,364 (4); 91% of the £78,719 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 3
- Government income: £41,070 — grants £41,070 (8); 91% of the £45,103 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Abdiqani Ahmed
- Ahmed Abdulkadir Hassan
- Ilhan Said
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £73k |
| 31/03/2024 | £79k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £35k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £41k |
Common questions
Is GALBUR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Galbur Foundation reported a surplus of £1,540 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £74,449 against total expenses of £72,909. Net assets increased slightly from £44,825 to £46,365, primarily held in unrestricted funds. The charity maintains cash reserves of £46,364 at the end of the period. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by E & A Accountants.
Who funds GALBUR FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GALBUR FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £18k | Cripplegate Foundation Main Grants |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £15k | Advice and access to services |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Financial inclusion and capability |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Islington Council’s Community Chest |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Main Grants |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Islington Giving Catalyst Grants |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | Investing in Young People |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Islington Giving Catalyst |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Islington Giving Catalyst |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £500 | Islington Giving Make It Happen |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £10k | Hijabi Footy Fun |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2022 | £10k | Mental Health Matters: Say Out Loud |
| UK government | 17/08/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- Gallagher Re Foundation
- THE AUGER FOUNDATION
- HOUSE OF GUR
- PROCLAIMERS SANCTUARY
- GURU NANAK DARBAR CRAWLEY
- GULZAR-E-HABIB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALBUR FOUNDATION | £74k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Gallagher Re Foundation | £69k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE AUGER FOUNDATION | £275k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUSE OF GUR | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROCLAIMERS SANCTUARY | £43k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GURU NANAK DARBAR CRAWLEY | £47k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |