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Friends Of East Meru Community School

Also known as: Friends of Emcs

We support an English medium Primary school in Tanzania by raising awareness and funds in order to complete the current building programme and to contribute to the day to day running costs, including the purchasing of food, uniforms, text books and other teaching materials, classroom furnishings and other ongoing community projects.

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Activities & Mission

We support an English medium Primary school in Tanzania by raising awareness and funds in order to complete the current building programme and to contribute to the day to day running costs, including the purchasing of food, uniforms, text books and other teaching materials, classroom furnishings and other ongoing community projects.

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
£18,015
Latest Expenditure
£9,560

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 53.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 53.1%
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
£18,015
£9,5600 / 0
2024
£17,586
£18,0000 / 0
2023
£23,437
£19,3460 / 0
2022
£16,870
£20,2100 / 0
2021
£20,462
£24,5430 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of East Meru Community School

What does Friends Of East Meru Community School do?

We support an English medium Primary school in Tanzania by raising awareness and funds in order to complete the current building programme and to contribute to the day to day running costs, including the purchasing of food, uniforms, text books and other teaching materials, classroom furnishings and other ongoing community projects.

How much income did Friends Of East Meru Community School report in 2025?

Friends Of East Meru Community School reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of East Meru Community School registered as a charity?

Friends Of East Meru Community School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 2016 as charity number 1168456. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Friends Of East Meru Community School?

Friends Of East Meru Community School is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Michael Horne. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of East Meru Community School operate?

Friends Of East Meru Community School operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of East Meru Community School a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of East Meru Community School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168456.

Details

Address
5 Gents Lane
Shimpling
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Suffolk
IP29 4HP
Registration Date
27 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5081937
Charity Number
1168456

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Trustees

Ian Michael Horne Chair
JANE WALL
JON FORD
Mary Horne
PATRICIA KEIGHLEY

Also Known As

  • Friends of Emcs

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