THE FURSA TRUST

Registered charity 1186991 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The advancement of and funding of education for disadvantaged children in Africa.

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Latest income
£54k
Latest spending
£41k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £68,469 at the year end, having received total receipts of £54,119 against payments of £40,696. The trustees note a commitment to review the reserves policy to ensure it remains fit for purpose in managing risk and sustainability. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would affect the understanding of the accounts.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“INCOME BY SOURCE FY 2024/25” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least 6 months of continuity in service provision, taking into account future commitments to secondary school fees (held: £68k)
“The reserves provide a source of internal funds for unanticipated shortfalls, unforeseen expenses, or investment opportunities that further our mission. The Fursa Trust has made a commitment to contribute to secondary school fees for a number of students. Our reserves policy takes this future commitment into account as well as the need to ensure continuity in service provision for at least 6 months.” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Fursa Trust provides support to its subsidiary, Fursa Trust Kenya.
“We work directly through a subsidiary organisation in Kenya, the Fursa Trust Kenya, providing strategic, operational and financial support to meet our aims and objectives as described in this report.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Fursa Trust (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kenya · Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£54k£41k
31/03/2024£36k£19k
31/03/2023£36k£25k
31/03/2022£18k£10k
31/03/2021£37k£15k

Common questions

Is THE FURSA TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £68,469 at the year end, having received total receipts of £54,119 against payments of £40,696. The trustees note a commitment to review the reserves policy to ensure it remains fit for purpose in managing risk and sustainability. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would affect the understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE FURSA TRUST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FURSA TRUST as a grant recipient include THE BATCHWORTH TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE BATCHWORTH TRUSTFY2025£10k