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.
Objects
1.TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE IN SUCH PARTS OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, FOR THEOLOGICAL TRAINING AND MISSIONARY WORK.2.THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, AND DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.3.THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN THE FORM OF MONEY (OR OTHER MEANS DEEMED SUITABLE) FOR PERSONS, CHARITABLE BODIES, CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND/OR COUNTRIES AFFECTED.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
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.