FRIENDS OF POLOAFRICA DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Funding the education and skills of children and young adults at the Poloafrica Development Trust
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts were subject to an independent examination under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. The examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or the form and content of the accounts. The examiner stated they had no concerns requiring attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- MARK J A CANNchair
- Emma Frances Cann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £127k | £85k |
| 31/08/2024 | £90k | £29k |
| 31/08/2023 | £35k | £69k |
| 31/08/2022 | £60k | £30k |
| 31/08/2021 | £33k | £20k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF POLOAFRICA DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts were subject to an independent examination under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. The examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or the form and content of the accounts. The examiner stated they had no concerns requiring attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 3 | £49k |
| ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO | 1 | £133k |
| JOSEPH ETTEDGUI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE COSARAF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| The Parochial Church Council of Godalming Minster | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- HOPE THROUGH ACTION
- David Rattray Foundation
- EAST AFRICA CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES POLO LIMITED
- THE SHANLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
- MECHANICS FOR AFRICA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF POLOAFRICA DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE THROUGH ACTION | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| David Rattray Foundation | £383k | £60,000 or more | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EAST AFRICA CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £134k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES POLO LIMITED | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHANLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |