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Friends Of Lindi (tanzania)

Working to alleviate poverty mainly in Lindi and Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania. Grants can also be allocated in other regions of Tanzania where appropriate. Student sponsorship in English Medium schools, short term sponsorship for vocational and catch up education. Income generation finance and mentoring for women and girls. Setting up Street Libraries in rural villages.

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Activities & Mission

Working to alleviate poverty mainly in Lindi and Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania. Grants can also be allocated in other regions of Tanzania where appropriate. Student sponsorship in English Medium schools, short term sponsorship for vocational and catch up education. Income generation finance and mentoring for women and girls. Setting up Street Libraries in rural villages.

Grants

Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£12,212
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£16,813
Latest Expenditure
£12,212

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 72.6%
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
£16,813
£12,2120 / 0
2024
£13,008
£11,8790 / 0
2023
£13,515
£9,0910 / 0
2022
£12,789
£11,1950 / 0
2021
£15,123
£7,2630 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Lindi (tanzania)

What does Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) do?

Working to alleviate poverty mainly in Lindi and Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania. Grants can also be allocated in other regions of Tanzania where appropriate. Student sponsorship in English Medium schools, short term sponsorship for vocational and catch up education. Income generation finance and mentoring for women and girls. Setting up Street Libraries in rural villages.

How much income did Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) report in 2025?

Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) registered as a charity?

Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2018 as charity number 1176494. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Friends Of Lindi (tanzania)?

Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN SCORER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) operate?

Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Lindi (tanzania) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176494.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5111960
Charity Number
1176494

Trustees

STEPHEN SCORER Chair
ALEXANDER CREASY
CHRISTINA HAMILTON
Dale Scorer
Helen Lamont
NICHOLAS HEPHER
Also governs 1 other charity
SUSAN SCORER

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