RAFIKI THABO FOUNDATION
The charity supports education and disability projects in Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho. We support individuals and their communities in those countries through education that embraces their differing abilities, by providing scholarships, school meals, support to partner schools' infrastructure, and projects to remove the barriers to education facing children with disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £122,551 for the period, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £1,080,721. The trustees note that the General Reserve of £36,019 is below the agreed minimum threshold of £40,000 due to a difficult fundraising environment, though they express confidence that reserves will return to target levels following the re-launch of fundraising activities. The charity confirmed it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31 March 2025 the Charity held a General Reserve of £36,019. This is below the minimum threshold agreed by the Trustees (£40,000)” — page 6
“Of these donations £103,416 (2023: £79,000) was received from the Charity's subsidiary, ACACIA UK (Trading) Limited.”
“We share administration costs with ACACIA UK (Trading) Limited and received management fees of £21,000 (2023: £11,400) from them during the year.” — page 5
“Of these donations £103,416 (2023: £79,000) was received from the Charity's subsidiary, ACACIA UK (Trading) Limited.”
“We share administration costs with ACACIA UK (Trading) Limited and received management fees of £21,000 (2023: £11,400) from them during the year.” — page 5
Funders the charity credits
- L.E.K Consulting
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (10/06/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (03/02/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (03/02/2022)
Trustees
- Jonathan Paul Uglowchair
- ANDREW UGLOW
- BENJAMIN HITCHENS
- Lisa Warne
- PAUL ANTHONY BRERETON EVANS
- SUSANNAH NAOMI CARRAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £383k | £505k |
| 31/12/2023 | £363k | £379k |
| 31/12/2022 | £359k | £328k |
| 31/12/2021 | £256k | £164k |
Common questions
Is RAFIKI THABO FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £122,551 for the period, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £1,080,721. The trustees note that the General Reserve of £36,019 is below the agreed minimum threshold of £40,000 due to a difficult fundraising environment, though they express confidence that reserves will return to target levels following the re-launch of fundraising activities. The charity confirmed it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RAFIKI THABO FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RAFIKI THABO FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES WEST BRIDGFORD, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, WATFORD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES WEST BRIDGFORD | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, WATFORD | FY2023 | £2k | Related party transaction (PCC member connection) |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, WATFORD | FY2022 | £2k | Related party donation/grant |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES WEST BRIDGFORD | FY2025 | £280 | Charitable Donations |