SOUTHERN AFRICA LITERATURE TRUST

Registered charity 1181782 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We advance the Christian faith in Central and Southern Africa through free distribution of Christian literature and humanitarian relief targeted on prisoners, refugees and other vulnerable individuals.

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Latest income
£163k
Latest spending
£175k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £11,898 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £84,316. The trustees consider the level of reserves adequate to meet the charity's policy for unforeseen circumstances. The charity is exempt from audit under the small companies regime.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: a level which allows the charity to operate in the light of unforeseen circumstances (held: £298k)
“It is the policy of Southern Africa Literature Trust to maintain funds at a level which allows the charity to operate in the light of unforeseen circumstances.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Malawi · Mozambique · South Africa · Zambia

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£163k£175k
30/09/2024£212k£258k
30/09/2023£342k£289k
30/09/2022£271k£251k
30/09/2021£227k£193k

Common questions

Is SOUTHERN AFRICA LITERATURE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £11,898 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £84,316. The trustees consider the level of reserves adequate to meet the charity's policy for unforeseen circumstances. The charity is exempt from audit under the small companies regime. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.