Able Child Africa
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased slightly to £938,833 while total expenditure increased to £1,005,852, resulting in a net expenditure of £67,019. Despite this deficit, the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £229,246, which the trustees confirm are above their stated policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £60,001 and £70,000 during the year, and one employee earned between £70,001 and £80,000” — page 71
“One employee earned between £60,001 and £70,000 during the year, and one employee earned between £70,001 and £80,000” — page 71
“The reserves policy states that the organisation should hold a minimum of 3-months of unrestricted expenditure at all times, with the aim to maintain reserves at a level above 6-months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 49
“During the year, 6 Trustees made donations to the charity totalling £9,850 (2024: £9,500 from 4 Trustees).” — page 79
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
- American Century Investments
- Cargill
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Abigail Viljoen
- Dhiran Tanna
- Hannah Loryman
- James William Henry Sellars
- Jonathan Dune
- Martin Hill
- Miiro Michael
- Mitul Shah
- Thomas George Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £939k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £947k | £960k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.0m | £909k |
| 31/03/2022 | £689k | £738k |
| 31/03/2021 | £957k | £910k |
Common questions
Is Able Child Africa financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income decreased slightly to £938,833 while total expenditure increased to £1,005,852, resulting in a net expenditure of £67,019. Despite this deficit, the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £229,246, which the trustees confirm are above their stated policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of Able Child Africa earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds Able Child Africa?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Able Child Africa as a grant recipient include MARR-MUNNING TRUST, SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION, LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | FY2023 | £68k |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | FY2025 | £60k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £60k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £50k |
| LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £35k |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £30k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £30k |
| Z V M RANGOONWALA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £16k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k |
| LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £8k |
| BOOK AID INTERNATIONAL | FY2023 | £7k |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £2k |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £306k |
| AVRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £229k |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | 1 | £228k |
| THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £175k |
| THE C P CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £137k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |