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Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata provides long term support and funding to the project Help a Village founded and run by Fausta Pina and Don Tarcisio. The Trust aims to have a positive impact in three keys ways: by contributing to the real economy; by promoting sustainable projects; and where necessary providing emergency assistance to those most vulnerable.

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Activities & Mission

Hakuna Matata provides long term support and funding to the project Help a Village founded and run by Fausta Pina and Don Tarcisio. The Trust aims to have a positive impact in three keys ways: by contributing to the real economy; by promoting sustainable projects; and where necessary providing emergency assistance to those most vulnerable.

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

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£649,807
Latest Expenditure
£330,047

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 50.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £480,838
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £168,969
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £330,047
Raising Funds £0
Governance £42,478
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£649,807
£330,047£330,047£4,149,101£00 / 0
2024
£401,050
£397,3630 / 0
2023
£444,285
£748,5280 / 3
2022
£1,153,733
£356,517£355,503£3,223,752£3,223,7520 / 0
2021
£336,161
£323,5660 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hakuna Matata

What does Hakuna Matata do?

Hakuna Matata provides long term support and funding to the project Help a Village founded and run by Fausta Pina and Don Tarcisio. The Trust aims to have a positive impact in three keys ways: by contributing to the real economy; by promoting sustainable projects; and where necessary providing emergency assistance to those most vulnerable.

How much income did Hakuna Matata report in 2025?

Hakuna Matata reported total income of £650k and reported expenditure of £330k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hakuna Matata registered as a charity?

Hakuna Matata was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 2010 as charity number 1135589. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Hakuna Matata?

Hakuna Matata is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hakuna Matata operate?

Hakuna Matata operates across 2 areas: Tanzania and City Of Westminster.

Is Hakuna Matata a registered charity?

Yes — Hakuna Matata is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135589.

Details

Address
11 Waterloo Place
1st Floor
LONDON
SW1Y 4AU
Registration Date
19 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5008876
Charity Number
1135589

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Trustees

ANNA CLARA BARASSI
DAVIDE RENATO UGO SERRA
Lucy May Challis Hodgson
MATTHEW JOHN KING
Also governs 2 other charities
RICHARD ANDREW KELLY

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