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Children Of Choba

1. Subsidising running costs of Choba Primary and Nursery School, an independent (of the government) Tanzanian school for 350 children that was initially built by Children of Choba. Parents now pay fees that cover 84% of running costs, including salaries, porridge and maintaining school buildings.2. Sponsoring fees and boarding costs of selected Choba graduates at secondary school and college.

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Activities & Mission

1. Subsidising running costs of Choba Primary and Nursery School, an independent (of the government) Tanzanian school for 350 children that was initially built by Children of Choba. Parents now pay fees that cover 84% of running costs, including salaries, porridge and maintaining school buildings.2. Sponsoring fees and boarding costs of selected Choba graduates at secondary school and college.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£72,145
Latest Expenditure
£71,193

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.7%
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
£72,145
£71,1930 / 0
2024
£78,008
£62,1130 / 0
2023
£91,077
£75,6030 / 0
2022
£104,813
£57,6720 / 1
2021
£77,521
£71,4280 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Children Of Choba

What does Children Of Choba do?

1. Subsidising running costs of Choba Primary and Nursery School, an independent (of the government) Tanzanian school for 350 children that was initially built by Children of Choba. Parents now pay fees that cover 84% of running costs, including salaries, porridge and maintaining school buildings.2. Sponsoring fees and boarding costs of selected Choba graduates at secondary school and college.

How much income did Children Of Choba report in 2025?

Children Of Choba reported total income of £72k and reported expenditure of £71k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Children Of Choba registered as a charity?

Children Of Choba was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 2010 as charity number 1138096. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Children Of Choba?

Children Of Choba is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is VALERIE ANITA MCGIVERN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Children Of Choba operate?

Children Of Choba operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Children Of Choba a registered charity?

Yes — Children Of Choba is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138096.

Details

Address
20 Horseshoe Walk
Bath
BA2 6DE
Registration Date
16 September 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012695
Charity Number
1138096

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Trustees

VALERIE ANITA MCGIVERN Chair
ABRAHAM ISAACK TEMU
Jemma Jane Bartholomew
Stephen Walker

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30 July 2026
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