1001FONTAINES UK
1001Fontaines UK's mission is to make safe drinking water accessible to vulnerable populations in developing countries. The pioneering 1001Fontaines model is based on social and sustainable entrepreneurship and enables local production of safe drinking water, thus ensuring the communities' autonomy. Its "Water in School" program provides safe drinking water free of charge to children at school.
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TO RELIEVE POVERTY, SICKNESS AND POOR HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC, AND TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING BY: (I) PROVIDING AND IMPROVING SAFE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES IN AREAS OF THE WORLD WHERE IT IS NEEDED (AND PARTICULARLY IN REMOTE OR ISOLATED COMMUNITIES); (II) PROVIDING EDUCATION IN SUCH AREAS OF THE WORLD IN RELATION TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFE DRINKING WATER, PARTICULARLY IN RESPECT OF HEALTH AND HYGIENE; AND (III) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION IN SUCH AREAS OF THE WORLD IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SUPPLIES OF SAFE DRINKING WATER. IT IS CURRENTLY ENVISAGED THAT THE CIO WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN AREAS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CAMBODIA, MYANMAR, MADAGASCAR AND VIETNAM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £38,007.79 in voluntary income and incurred total payments of £50,913.25, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds of £12,905.46 for the period. The trustees report that they have secured six months of treasury reserves, with unrestricted cash funds standing at £15,639.76 at the year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary Income (donations & gifts) 37,843.73” — page 6
“Cost of Generating funds (marketing & admin)) 933.64”
“We have 6 months of treasury secured”
“1001fontaines France subvention . - - - -” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Rosemary O'Mahonychair
- Delphine Dietsch
- GEORGINA FELICITY SIMPSON
- Gaelle Drory-Liaudet
- Jasmine Dhiman K.
- LYNN ELIZABETH MAXWELL
- Stephen Harvey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £38k | £51k |
| 31/12/2024 | £107k | £103k |
| 31/12/2023 | £91k | £87k |
| 31/12/2022 | £73k | £53k |
Common questions
Is 1001FONTAINES UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £38,007.79 in voluntary income and incurred total payments of £50,913.25, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds of £12,905.46 for the period. The trustees report that they have secured six months of treasury reserves, with unrestricted cash funds standing at £15,639.76 at the year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds 1001FONTAINES UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name 1001FONTAINES UK as a grant recipient include THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £72k |
| PAUL FOUNDATION | 1 | £201k |
| THE JUSACA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £75k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE WISLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £22k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001FONTAINES UK | £38k | — | 0 | unclear | 2.5% | no doubt |
| LIFEWATER UK | £73k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRANK WATER PROJECTS | £415k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATER FOR KIDS | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ONE FOUNDATION | £3.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNTAIN CENTRE | £851k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |