The Malawi Scholarship Programme
The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, to advance the education of young people in the Mbabzi area of Malawi, Africa, in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by:a) Awarding to such persons scholarships tenable at any university, college or institution of higher or further educationb) Improving the school facilities and infrastructure
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEMBABZI AREA OF MALAWI, AFRICA, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY:A) AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE AT ANY UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE ORINSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATIONB) IMPROVING THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £143,179 at the end of the financial year, a significant increase from the previous year's £11,469. Per the trustees' report, the charity received a major donation of £100,000 and raised over £19,000 through events, funding the education of 29 students. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 15
“During the year, the charity received a donation of £200 from a close family member of a trustee. This transaction is disclosed as a related party transaction. The donation was made without conditions and on normal charitable terms.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- Alexandra Claire Knappchair
- David Barron
- Suzanna Barron-Black
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £142k | £10k |
| 05/04/2024 | £10k | £2k |
| 05/04/2023 | £3k | £267 |
Common questions
Is The Malawi Scholarship Programme financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £143,179 at the end of the financial year, a significant increase from the previous year's £11,469. Per the trustees' report, the charity received a major donation of £100,000 and raised over £19,000 through events, funding the education of 29 students. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of The Malawi Scholarship Programme earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.