ZAMBIA OVERSEAS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
1.TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ZAMBIAN COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ALSO THE PUBLIC.2.THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.3.THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING BY DEVELOPING THE SKILLS AND CAPACITY OF THE ZAMBIAN COMMUNITY AND THE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small cumulative surplus of £1,202.34, following total revenue of £42,045.47 and expenditure of £40,843. The trustees report highlights significant financial volatility, noting a heavy reliance on event-driven income and a concerning downward trend in core voluntary income. Consequently, the organization has low reserves and no stated reserves policy, with recommendations to establish a minimum reserves policy of 1–2 months' operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr victor CHILEKWA
- lovely MWAMBAZI
- sophie Chifuwe Mwiinga
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £61k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £55k |
| 31/03/2022 | £13k | £11k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £12k |
Common questions
Is ZAMBIA OVERSEAS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small cumulative surplus of £1,202.34, following total revenue of £42,045.47 and expenditure of £40,843. The trustees report highlights significant financial volatility, noting a heavy reliance on event-driven income and a concerning downward trend in core voluntary income. Consequently, the organization has low reserves and no stated reserves policy, with recommendations to establish a minimum reserves policy of 1–2 months' operating costs.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/09/2020 | £7k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |