FERNDALE INTERNATIONAL
THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, FOR THEOLOGICAL TRAINING AND MISSIONARY WORK, FOR THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, AND DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased from £1,555,927 to £1,214,213 due to a net expenditure of £281,722 against investment income of £44,820. Per the trustees' report, the charity is self-funded by an investment portfolio and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, grants totalling £231,837 (2024: £277,899) were made to Veritas College International, a charitable company over which R Oosthuizen and BP Wolvaardt have significant influence.” — page 20
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £45k | £282k |
| 30/06/2024 | £50k | £339k |
| 30/06/2023 | £0 | £394k |
| 30/06/2022 | £0 | £393k |
| 30/06/2021 | £0 | £365k |
Common questions
Is FERNDALE INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased from £1,555,927 to £1,214,213 due to a net expenditure of £281,722 against investment income of £44,820. Per the trustees' report, the charity is self-funded by an investment portfolio and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.