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Building Schools For Africa

Fundraising in order to finance the building of schools, toilets and provision of clean water in collaboration with our partners Shumas, in Bamenda, North West Province, Cameroon.

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Activities & Mission

Fundraising in order to finance the building of schools, toilets and provision of clean water in collaboration with our partners Shumas, in Bamenda, North West Province, Cameroon.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Financial Information

Latest Income
£222,422
Latest Expenditure
£194,295

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£222,422
£194,2950 / 0
2024
£209,139
£135,2140 / 0
2023
£104,636
£80,1460 / 1
2022
£146,273
£210,6120 / 6
2021
£272,123
£175,6620 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Building Schools For Africa

What does Building Schools For Africa do?

Fundraising in order to finance the building of schools, toilets and provision of clean water in collaboration with our partners Shumas, in Bamenda, North West Province, Cameroon.

How much income did Building Schools For Africa report in 2025?

Building Schools For Africa reported total income of £222k and reported expenditure of £194k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Building Schools For Africa registered as a charity?

Building Schools For Africa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2009 as charity number 1127661. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Building Schools For Africa?

Building Schools For Africa is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr IAN STIRLING JOHNSON MFCM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Building Schools For Africa operate?

Building Schools For Africa operates in Cameroon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Building Schools For Africa a registered charity?

Yes — Building Schools For Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127661.

Details

Address
Westbrook Cottage
Pondwell Hill
RYDE
PO33 1PY
Registration Date
21 January 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4043125
Charity Number
1127661

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Trustees

Dr IAN STIRLING JOHNSON MFCM Chair
Andrew Gerard Hindle
DR Judith Sarah Moore BM MRCGP
MARIANNE JANET JOHNSON
NICHOLAS WILLIAM TOMLISON HAYWARD
Stuart Alexander Whitman

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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