Open books
Where your money goes
Our accounts are audited by an independent firm every year. This page sets out what we raised and spent in 2025, what each program delivered, and where to read the full reports.
2025 at a glance
- Total income
- $2.4 million
- Total spending
- $2.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- People reached
- 38,000
Source: 2025 annual report and audited accounts. Sample figures.
How we spent the money in 2025
Program costs include the field staff who run each program. Fundraising covers appeals, events, and payment fees. Running costs cover the office, audit, insurance, and governance.
- 86%ProgramsMeals, school supplies, clinics, wells, and shelter beds.
- 9%FundraisingEvents, appeals, and the cost of processing gifts.
- 5%Running the charityOffice, audit, insurance, and governance.
| Category | Amount | Share | Per $100 given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programs | $2,064,000 | 86% | $86 |
| Fundraising | $216,000 | 9% | $9 |
| Running the charity | $120,000 | 5% | $5 |
| Total | $2,400,000 | 100% | $100 |
Source: statement of financial activities, year ended 31 December 2025. Sample figures.
Results by program
What each program delivered in 2025, with the two measures we report to our board.
Education
School kits handed out in the first week of term, and a reading club that meets twice a week in community libraries.
Current appeals: Education- Children given a school kit
- 18,400
- Libraries hosting the reading club
- 2
Health
A mobile clinic with a nurse and a doctor that visits 22 villages every two weeks, on a published route.
Current appeals: Health- Patients seen
- 9,200
- Villages on the route
- 22
Clean water
Six wells drilled and tested before handover, each with a trained local repair team and a spare-parts fund.
Current appeals: Clean water- Wells completed
- 6
- People with water within 500 m
- 2,280
Food
Dinner at the community kitchen five evenings a week, and weekly food boxes for families.
Current appeals: Food- Meals served
- 41,000
- Families receiving a weekly box
- 640
Shelter & relief
Winter shelter beds open from December to March, and relief kits for families who lost their homes in storms and fires.
Current appeals: Shelter & relief- Shelter beds a night
- 40
- Families given a relief kit
- 850
Source: partner records and program reports, 2025. People are counted once per program. Sample figures.
Annual reports and accounts
Each report includes the audited accounts, the auditor's report, and a section on each program.
- Annual report and accounts 2025PDF, 2.4 MB · Sample, not published yet
- Annual report and accounts 2024PDF, 2.1 MB · Sample, not published yet
- Annual report and accounts 2023PDF, 1.9 MB · Sample, not published yet
Governance
Who checks our accounts and who is responsible for the charity.
- Registered charity no.
- 12-3456789
- Auditor
- An independent audit firm, appointed by the board
- Financial year
- 1 January to 31 December
- Last audit signed
- March 2026
- Board
- 9 trustees, all unpaid
- Highest salary
- Published in each annual report
Policies
- Safeguarding
Everyone who works with children or adults at risk is checked and trained before they start, and anyone can report a concern.
- Privacy policy
What we keep about donors, why, and how to have it deleted.
- Complaints
Write to us through the contact page. We reply within ten working days.
- Donation and refund policy
How we use restricted gifts, and how to ask for a refund.
Why doesn't all of my gift go to the programs?
A charity needs an audit, insurance, secure payments, and staff to raise next year's income. In 2025 these costs were 14% of spending, and every line is in the annual report.
Can my gift go only to one program?
Yes. Choose a cause when you give and the whole gift is restricted to it. Running costs are covered by unrestricted gifts and grants.
Who audits your accounts?
An independent audit firm appointed by the board. Its report is included in each annual report.
Are your trustees paid?
No. Trustees are volunteers and receive no pay. Travel costs are refunded at cost.
Why spend money on fundraising?
In 2025 each dollar spent on fundraising raised about eleven dollars of income.
Questions about overhead
Short answers. The FAQ has the rest, grouped by topic.
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Why doesn't all of my gift go to the programs?
A charity needs an audit, insurance, secure payments, and staff to raise next year's income. In 2025 these costs were 14% of spending, and every line is in the annual report.
Can my gift go only to one program?
Yes. Choose a cause when you give and the whole gift is restricted to it. Running costs are covered by unrestricted gifts and grants.
Who audits your accounts?
An independent audit firm appointed by the board. Its report is included in each annual report.
Are your trustees paid?
No. Trustees are volunteers and receive no pay. Travel costs are refunded at cost.
Why spend money on fundraising?
In 2025 each dollar spent on fundraising raised about eleven dollars of income.
Questions about overhead
Short answers. The FAQ has the rest, grouped by topic.
Why doesn't all of my gift go to the programs?
A charity needs an audit, insurance, secure payments, and staff to raise next year's income. In 2025 these costs were 14% of spending, and every line is in the annual report.
Can my gift go only to one program?
Yes. Choose a cause when you give and the whole gift is restricted to it. Running costs are covered by unrestricted gifts and grants.
Who audits your accounts?
An independent audit firm appointed by the board. Its report is included in each annual report.
Are your trustees paid?
No. Trustees are volunteers and receive no pay. Travel costs are refunded at cost.
Why spend money on fundraising?
In 2025 each dollar spent on fundraising raised about eleven dollars of income.
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