GAMBIA SCHOOL SUPPORT
Working with the Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education and local communities, we are helping to improve the quality and quantity of Early Child Development education provision in The Gambia. We assist schools provided they meet agreed standards. Our projects are overseen by an implementing partner staffed by experienced locals. All teachers attend our training program to enhance their skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £146,546 at the end of the period, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding a reserve of £100,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £25,461 for the year, funded primarily by diversified donations from trusts, foundations, and individuals.
What the accounts disclose
“About 15% of its income from monthly donations and 10% from one-off donations from private individuals.” — page 6
“After scrutinising its detailed income and expenditure forecast in Oct 2024, the trustees decided to hold a reserve of £100,000.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/07/2022)
Trustees
- JOSH DALE-HARRISchair
- EDWARD PETER DALE-HARRIS
- NICK STEVENSON
- Nicola Kelly
- ROBERT JOHN WHITCOMBE
- Timothy Lodge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £157k | £132k |
| 31/07/2024 | £101k | £95k |
| 31/07/2023 | £114k | £118k |
| 31/07/2022 | £122k | £77k |
| 31/07/2021 | £76k | £69k |
Common questions
Is GAMBIA SCHOOL SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £146,546 at the end of the period, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding a reserve of £100,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £25,461 for the year, funded primarily by diversified donations from trusts, foundations, and individuals.
Who funds GAMBIA SCHOOL SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GAMBIA SCHOOL SUPPORT as a grant recipient include PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FULHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £74k | Supporting schools in Gambia |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Supporting schools in Gambia |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | Supporting schools in Gambia |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Supporting schools in Gambia |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £8k | Overseas education |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | International |
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FULHAM | FY2024 | £500 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FULHAM | FY2022 | £300 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SHANLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £667k |
| THE ELMA FOUNDATION (UK) | 1 | £350k |
| GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM | 1 | £100k |
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | 1 | £62k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £49k |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £34k |
| CHANCE FOR CHILDHOOD | 1 | £16k |
Charities like this
- HELP FOR EDUCATION AND LOCAL PROJECTS IN THE GAMBIA
- GUNJUR PROJECT ASSOCIATION
- NEW LIFE CHILDREN'S CENTRES
- FRIENDS OF CONAKRY REFUGEE SCHOOL
- HELPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE LTD
- SABRE EDUCATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAMBIA SCHOOL SUPPORT | £157k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HELP FOR EDUCATION AND LOCAL PROJECTS IN THE GAMBIA | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GUNJUR PROJECT ASSOCIATION | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHILDREN'S CENTRES | £230k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF CONAKRY REFUGEE SCHOOL | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE LTD | £334k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |