PORA ZIMBABWE
The purpose of PORA is to alleviate the trauma and distress, both mentally and physically, for victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse in Zimbabwe. This will be achieved through the promotion, support and provision of grants for essential resources for ARC (Adult Rape Clinic) Zimbabwe.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,260 at the year-end, which is below the stated policy target of three months of budgeted expenses. The trustees acknowledge that the level of donation income needed to meet the partner organization's annual budget is beyond the charity's current capacity, indicating a dependency on securing future funding to sustain operations.
What the accounts disclose
“This policy defines that our main bank account will hold an amount equivalent to 3 months of budgeted expenses.”
Trustees
- Chipo Chungchair
- Admire Chatiza
- Dr Lulama Rhoda Molife
- Gardner Mugashu
- TICHAFARA PHIRI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £180k | £155k |
| 31/01/2024 | £23k | £21k |
| 31/01/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is PORA ZIMBABWE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,260 at the year-end, which is below the stated policy target of three months of budgeted expenses. The trustees acknowledge that the level of donation income needed to meet the partner organization's annual budget is beyond the charity's current capacity, indicating a dependency on securing future funding to sustain operations.
Who funds PORA ZIMBABWE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PORA ZIMBABWE as a grant recipient include NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST, JAC TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | Fast Track |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £19k | Pool/Fast Track |
| JAC TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | Strengthening and supporting the Adult Rape Clinic in Gokwe District |
| JAC TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Adult Rape Clinic in Zimbabwe |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £8k |
| OPTIGENE FOUNDATION | 1 | £238k |
| HALCROW FOUNDATION | 1 | £184k |
| THE PA FOUNDATION | 1 | £57k |
| THE PERMIRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | 1 | £50k |
| THE THREE OAKS TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THEIRWORLD | 1 | £13k |
Charities like this
- The Zena Launchpad
- THE POINT FOUNDATION
- ZAMBIA ORPHANS AID UK
- RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICE (SOUTH BUCKINGHAMSHIRE)
- PRISON SERVICE CHARITY FUND
- HORSHAM MATTERS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORA ZIMBABWE | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Zena Launchpad | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE POINT FOUNDATION | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZAMBIA ORPHANS AID UK | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICE (SOUTH BUCKINGHAMSHIRE) | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRISON SERVICE CHARITY FUND | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |