BUGANDA UK
To promote and protect good health for the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively people of Ugandan and other African and Caribbean descent
Objects
THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION, MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO:A. PROMOTE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY PEOPLE OF UGANDAN AND OTHER AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN DESCENT; B. TO ADVANCE THE HISTORY CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF THE GANDA CULTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Buganda UK ended the financial year with a net deficit of £3,796 and a cash balance of £131.75. The trustees report that current reserves are below their stated policy target of three months of core operating costs. However, they express confidence in the charity's resilience and commitment to sustainable growth.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts of £32,104, primarily from member contributions (£24,516), sponsorships and donations (£6,357), and fundraising activities (£1,232).” — page 3
“While current reserves are below this threshold, steps are being taken to diversify income streams and reduce overheads.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2025
- Volunteers: 35
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2024
- Volunteers: 62
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2023
- Volunteers: 25
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 4 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/01/2022 (received 05/01/2023, 36 days after the 30/11/2022 due date).
Trustees
- Ronald Lutaayachair
- Goeffrey Kibuuka
- Janet Mukiibi
- Robert Mukiibi
- Rosemary Sewali-Tebasoboke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £32k | £36k |
| 31/01/2024 | £29k | £29k |
| 31/01/2023 | £25k | £25k |
| 31/01/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BUGANDA UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Buganda UK ended the financial year with a net deficit of £3,796 and a cash balance of £131.75. The trustees report that current reserves are below their stated policy target of three months of core operating costs. However, they express confidence in the charity's resilience and commitment to sustainable growth. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 2 | £65k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE RIVER FARM FOUNDATION | 1 | £840k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE GSR FOUNDATION | 1 | £32k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUGANDA UK | £32k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GBV UGANDA PROJECTS | £20k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MY CHILD | £26k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARE FOR UGANDA | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUMBA FOUNDATION | £67k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUTALE PROJECT | £42k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |