GHANA SCHOOL AID
Ghana School Aid supports the education of children, particular girls and young women, with a focus on rural areas by making grants to schools, vocational and teacher training centres in support of local efforts, for building materials, technical equipment, teaching and learning materials, books, and School Links to enable exchange and new experiences for young people in an interconnected world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £29,474.11 in income against expenditure of £36,307.21, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The balance at the end of the period was £15,142.94, which the trustees note is held to allow for unexpected expenditure and ensure financial obligations can be met.
What the accounts disclose
“Commented [MH1]: In the report for 2025-2026 we will need to state this as £2,000 in line with our reserves policy adopted in Sept 2025”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/01/2021)
Trustees
- William Spoonerchair
- Alhassan Salifu Baako
- Catherine Anne Regan
- MS PENNY SEWELL
- Michael Alexander Hammer
- Nigel William Dennis
- Professor Susannah Harding Mayhew
- Roderic Guy Hemphill Earle
- Samuel Kofi Ohene
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £35k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £28k |
Common questions
Is GHANA SCHOOL AID financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £29,474.11 in income against expenditure of £36,307.21, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The balance at the end of the period was £15,142.94, which the trustees note is held to allow for unexpected expenditure and ensure financial obligations can be met. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GHANA SCHOOL AID?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GHANA SCHOOL AID as a grant recipient include KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ARCHER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | building a toilet block in the Upper East Region of Ghana (complete) |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable activities |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |