CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Children's Education Foundation provides funding for schools in the informal settlements in Africa. Interventions include leadership & teacher training, school management software installation, fuel efficient stoves, water tanks, solar & battery solutions, IT & science labs, curriculum material and feeding programmes. After 5 years the schools achieve self-sufficiency & community integration.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,326 for the period ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £185,000 and total expenditure of £182,377. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £9,154 indicate the charity is building up towards its target of six months of operational costs. The going concern basis is adopted as the trustees have a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations of £185,000 were received from the Trustees.” — page 5
“Free reserves at the year end amounted to £9,154 which indicates that the charity is building up towards the free reserves target after their first year of operation.” — page 5
“During the period ended 31 March 2025, fees totalling £6,531 were paid to Felix Edwards, a Trustee, for governance and administrative purposes.” — page 15
“During the period to 31 March 2025, the charity received donations from the Trustees in aggregate of £185,000.” — page 17
“During the period ended 31 March 2025, fees totalling £6,531 were paid to Felix Edwards, a Trustee, for governance and administrative purposes.” — page 15
“During the period to 31 March 2025, the charity received donations from the Trustees in aggregate of £185,000.” — page 17
“During the period ended 31 March 2025, fees totalling £6,531 were paid to Felix Edwards, a Trustee, for governance and administrative purposes.” — page 15
“During the period to 31 March 2025, the charity received donations from the Trustees in aggregate of £185,000.” — page 17
“During the period ended 31 March 2025, fees totalling £6,531 were paid to Felix Edwards, a Trustee, for governance and administrative purposes.” — page 15
Trustees
- Alister Hibbertchair
- Caiden Alexander Lachlan Hibbert
- Justin Richard James Edwards
- Mutisunge Dorothy Edwards
- Sharon Natalie Hibbert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £185k | £182k |
Common questions
Is CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,326 for the period ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £185,000 and total expenditure of £182,377. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £9,154 indicate the charity is building up towards its target of six months of operational costs. The going concern basis is adopted as the trustees have a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include INTO GIVING LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTO GIVING LIMITED | FY2022 | £5k | sponsoring the education of three schoolgirls in Vietnam |
| INTO GIVING LIMITED | FY2021 | £5k | sponsorship of 270 Syrian refugee schoolchildren |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EQUINOXE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| EA FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- MELLON EDUCATE (UK)
- THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
- SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST
- CHAIGELEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- TEACHER AID
- ERMINE EDUCATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FOUNDATION | £185k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MELLON EDUCATE (UK) | £535k | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHAIGELEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £3.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TEACHER AID | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |