AWE-INSPIRING
1 The advancement of the Christian religion 2 advancement of education by (a) assisting in the provision of facilities for education at schools and institutions, (b) providing financial support to needy students 3 The relief of those in need 4 The relief of sickness by assisting in the provision of medical services 5 Any charitable activities according to the laws of England as trustees determine.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD:1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:- ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION AT SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS- PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NEEDY STUDENTS TO ENABLE THEM TO PURSUE THEIR STUDIES.3. THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE.4. THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS BY ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO SICK PEOPLE.5. SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £33,614 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £124,530 to £90,916. The trustees believe the charity is well placed to manage its business risks and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees identify variability of contributions and dependency on high-value donations as major financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 3
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 3
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
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Trustees
- Charl Steynchair
- Johannes Rossouw
- LEONETTE ROSSOUW BCHD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £69k | £102k |
| 31/03/2025 | £84k | £27k |
| 31/03/2024 | £44k | £53k |
| 31/03/2023 | £30k | £54k |
| 31/03/2022 | £45k | £45k |
Common questions
Is AWE-INSPIRING financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £33,614 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £124,530 to £90,916. The trustees believe the charity is well placed to manage its business risks and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees identify variability of contributions and dependency on high-value donations as major financial risks. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM | 1 | £82k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £50k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY BARNES | 1 | £7k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWE-INSPIRING | £69k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUNDATION MATTERS | £366k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSPIRE LONDON CHURCH | £787k | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Re Church | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIMPLE REASON | £61k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSPIRE PLUS | £1.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |