THE AFRICA COLLEGE FOUNDATION (UK)
The Africa College Foundation (UK) works to advance and promote learning and education at or in connection with the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) in South Africa and elsewhere through the provision of grants of financial assistance. Our activities include fundraising, advocacy and research, as well as technical support to MII.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,042 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £113,264 to £86,222. The trustees have adopted the going concern basis of accounting, and the independent auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. The charity is exempt from corporation tax and operates a defined contribution pension scheme.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s income arises entirely from voluntary donations received from individuals, companies, and other organisations in support of its charitable objectives.” — page 12
Trustees
- Amit Hasmukhlal Rama
- Cate Bronstein
- Dr Abel Zvamayida Nyamapfene
- Dr Simon Winter PhD
- Dr Taddy Adam Paul Blecher
- Jon Samuel
- Linford Llewellyn Andrews
- Wayne Levings
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £234k | £140k |
| 31/12/2024 | £103k | £130k |
| 31/12/2023 | £191k | £78k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE AFRICA COLLEGE FOUNDATION (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,042 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £113,264 to £86,222. The trustees have adopted the going concern basis of accounting, and the independent auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. The charity is exempt from corporation tax and operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Nordens Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PERSONAL ASSURANCE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £227k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| GANDYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £28k |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £9k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE AFRICA CENTRE LIMITED
- INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE
- AFRICA ADVOCACY FOUNDATION
- MEMUSI FOUNDATION
- gold-youth Africa Foundation UK
- AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE AFRICA COLLEGE FOUNDATION (UK) | £234k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE AFRICA CENTRE LIMITED | £643k | — | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AFRICA ADVOCACY FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEMUSI FOUNDATION | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| gold-youth Africa Foundation UK | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |