THE NEPAL INITIATIVE
Provides grants to organisations in Nepal that support children's welfare, with a particular focus on child rescue (from trafficking), education and healthcare.
Objects
3.1. THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:A) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE FROM SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES IN NEPAL BY MAKING GRANTS TO:I. PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;II. ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION; ANDIII. PROMOTE THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.B) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN NEPAL BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, ESSENTIAL ITEMS OR GOODS TO INDIVIDUALS, CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY IN NEPAL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £14,369, comprising £10,335 in unrestricted reserves and £4,034 in restricted funds. The trustees concluded that the charity does not currently need to maintain a significant level of free reserves due to minimal closure costs, no permanent employees, and no material long-term financial commitments. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources expected for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have reviewed the CIO's reserve requirements and concluded that the charity does not currently need to maintain a significant level of free reserves.” — page 4
“During the period the CIO entered into the following transactions with related parties: Donations were made to the charity by trustees to the value of £7,494. No conditions were attached to these donations.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Dr Jan Victor Daumanchair
- Andrew James Armand Meyer
- James Andrei Dauman
- Paul Winslow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £135k | £120k |
Common questions
Is THE NEPAL INITIATIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £14,369, comprising £10,335 in unrestricted reserves and £4,034 in restricted funds. The trustees concluded that the charity does not currently need to maintain a significant level of free reserves due to minimal closure costs, no permanent employees, and no material long-term financial commitments. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources expected for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 2 | £49k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 2 | £25k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 2 | £20k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 2 | £16k |
| FOUX FOUNDATION | 1 | £146k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HARBORNE | 1 | £108k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER & KIRSTY JOHNSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- THE ALAIN ROUVEURE NEPAL FUND
- CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF NEPALESE CHILDREN
- SUPPORTING NEPAL'S CHILDREN
- COMMUNITY ACTION NEPAL
- CHILD EDUCATION NEPAL UK
- INTERNATIONAL NEPAL FELLOWSHIP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEPAL INITIATIVE | £135k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ALAIN ROUVEURE NEPAL FUND | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF NEPALESE CHILDREN | £24k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUPPORTING NEPAL'S CHILDREN | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY ACTION NEPAL | £572k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILD EDUCATION NEPAL UK | £481k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |