CHASE AFRICA (COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT)
CHASE Africa supports local partner organisations in East Africa to deliver health services to underserved rural communities, with a particular focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Family Planning. It also provides information, raises awareness about both health and environmental issues, and generate demand for services. It works in remote, rural areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £114,695 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £448,392 to £333,697. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £212,533, which is above the stated policy target of £150,000. The charity maintains sufficient liquidity and diversified funding to continue operations despite the annual deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Trusts and Foundations was £578,724” — page 12
“Based on the above policy, the Trustees have calculated that the desirable level of free reserves is £150,000 made up of 3 months UK expenditure, 1 months of future overseas expenditure and an opportunity fund of £25,000.” — page 13
“There was a donation of £20,000 from the Mark Anthony Trust where Claire Maxey is a trustee. (2024 £25,000) There were no other related party transactions.” — page 34
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Claire Marie Maxeychair
- Dorothy Frederika Payne
- Dr Kate Campbell
- Matilda Ingabire Mutanguha
- Thomas Palmer
- Victoria Catherine Rumbold Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £832k | £947k |
| 31/12/2024 | £850k | £961k |
| 31/12/2023 | £959k | £774k |
Common questions
Is CHASE AFRICA (COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £114,695 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £448,392 to £333,697. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £212,533, which is above the stated policy target of £150,000. The charity maintains sufficient liquidity and diversified funding to continue operations despite the annual deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | 1 | £102k |
| THE BROOKSIDE TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE PAUL AND SHEILA BRADSHAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £28k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £25k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- ACE AFRICA (UK)
- THE AFRICA TRUST
- SHAREAFRICA
- AFRICAN HEALTH POLICY NETWORK
- SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST
- CONSERVE GLOBAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHASE AFRICA (COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT) | £832k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACE AFRICA (UK) | £508k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE AFRICA TRUST | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHAREAFRICA | £599k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN HEALTH POLICY NETWORK | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |