THE MALALA FUND UK
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £207,980 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £166,229. The trustees note that the charity is almost completely funded by a grant from its sole member, the Malala Fund US, and that the carry-over balance is not a cause for concern due to this ongoing support.
What the accounts disclose
What the charity says about itself (2023/24)
“This fiscal year, Malala Fund awarded $9.7 million in grants — the majority of which went to educators and advocates through our Education Champion Network, and to girl activists and girl- and women-led groups through our Girl Programme.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Nabila Aguele — Chief Executive Officer
- Anjali Singh Code — Chief Growth Officer
- Parampreet Singh — Chief External Affairs Officer
- Jeanette Engel — Global Human Resources Director
- Latoyia Allen — Director, Individual Giving
- Julianna Longo — Senior Director, Strategic Communications
- Stanley Achonu — Senior Director, Nigeria
- Leila Seradj — Director, Grants
Funders the charity credits
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Landry Family Foundation
- Goldfinch Legacy Fund
- Citi
- Echidna Giving
- Hawk Foundation
- Google.org
- Gupta Family Foundation
- Comic Relief US
- Dropbox Foundation
- Open Society Foundations
- Skoll Foundation
- Frame Fatales of Games Done Quick
- The Pokemon Company International
- Universal Music Group
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Akhter Mateenchair
- Lucy Ann Ariel Lake
- Malala Yousafzai
- Vanessa Kingori
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.9m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.6m | £2.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.4m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.0m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is THE MALALA FUND UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £207,980 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £166,229. The trustees note that the charity is almost completely funded by a grant from its sole member, the Malala Fund US, and that the carry-over balance is not a cause for concern due to this ongoing support. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds THE MALALA FUND UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MALALA FUND UK as a grant recipient include ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST, THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
| THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976 | FY2023 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £14k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £300k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE EQUINOXE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, KINETON | 1 | £3k |