TEHILA TRUST
Seeking to protect children in Zambia, or other nations, from abuse, violence or neglect through: training and educating individuals and organisations in child safeguarding and creating safer child environments; educating children on their rights so that they can participate in their own protection; advocating for and meeting the needs of children who have suffered abuse, violence or neglect.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN ZAMBIA, OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD THE TRUSTEES DECIDE, FROM ABUSE, VIOLENCE AND NEGLECT THROUGH:(1) THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANISATIONS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN AND THE CREATION OF ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE SAFER FOR THEM(2) THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN ON THEIR RIGHTS IN ORDER THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR OWN PROTECTION FROM ABUSE, VIOLENCE AND NEGLECT. (3) THE RELIEF OF THE NEEDS OF THOSE CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED ABUSE, VIOLENCE OR NEGLECTTHIS OBJECT TO BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CHRISTIAN ETHOS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that gross income was £64,313 against total payments of £62,779, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £10,462, which is below the stated policy target of three months of operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2025
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2024
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2023
- Volunteers: 2
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Ajit Sivarajan
- Juliet Adoch
- Sam Fairs-Billam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £64k | £63k |
| 31/05/2024 | £69k | £71k |
| 31/05/2023 | £86k | £67k |
| 31/05/2022 | £41k | £54k |
| 31/05/2021 | £49k | £32k |
Common questions
Is TEHILA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that gross income was £64,313 against total payments of £62,779, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £10,462, which is below the stated policy target of three months of operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TEHILA TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TEHILA TRUST as a grant recipient include ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARCHER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £8k | Overseas education |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £2k | International |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | International |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| Tinsley Charitable Trust | 1 | £10k |
| THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY | 1 | £2k |
| The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust | 1 | £2k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEHILA TRUST | £64k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AMANDLA TRUST | £74k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ZAMBIA SOCIETY TRUST | £83k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LALIBELA TRUST | £77k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZUHRI TRUST | £243k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ZULEKHA ZINGA WELFARE TRUST | £57k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |