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Giakonda Solar Schools

We work in an area of Zambia where some schools don't have mains power for lighting or electronic devices. With aid of District Education Board Secretary, we have identified 26 schools and begun to provide solar power involving local community hands-on approach -they install solar panels under supervision.Computer resources are Raspberry Pi computer pre-loaded with offline resource called RACHEL

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Activities & Mission

We work in an area of Zambia where some schools don't have mains power for lighting or electronic devices. With aid of District Education Board Secretary, we have identified 26 schools and begun to provide solar power involving local community hands-on approach -they install solar panels under supervision.Computer resources are Raspberry Pi computer pre-loaded with offline resource called RACHEL

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
£15,398
Latest Expenditure
£14,476

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.0%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,398
£14,4760 / 4
2024
£10,318
£29,2860 / 4
2023
£23,500
£5,7260 / 9
2022
£9,600
£8,0150 / 8
2021
£13,159
£12,7510 / 6

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Frequently asked questions about Giakonda Solar Schools

What does Giakonda Solar Schools do?

We work in an area of Zambia where some schools don't have mains power for lighting or electronic devices. With aid of District Education Board Secretary, we have identified 26 schools and begun to provide solar power involving local community hands-on approach -they install solar panels under supervision.Computer resources are Raspberry Pi computer pre-loaded with offline resource called RACHEL

How much income did Giakonda Solar Schools report in 2025?

Giakonda Solar Schools reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Giakonda Solar Schools registered as a charity?

Giakonda Solar Schools was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 2016 as charity number 1169138. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Giakonda Solar Schools?

Giakonda Solar Schools is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is WENDY Rosalind KIRKMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Giakonda Solar Schools operate?

Giakonda Solar Schools operates in Zambia, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Giakonda Solar Schools a registered charity?

Yes — Giakonda Solar Schools is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169138.

Details

Address
290 Llantarnam Road
Llantarnam
CWMBRAN
NP44 3BW
Registration Date
12 September 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5086828
Charity Number
1169138

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Trustees

WENDY Rosalind KIRKMAN Chair
Andrew Jon Saines
Liza Leibowitz
Malcolm Boorer
Susan Saines

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