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.
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.
Grants
Hakuna Matata is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £330,047
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and overseas aid or famine relief
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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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £649,807 | £330,047 | £330,047 | £4,149,101 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £401,050 | £397,363 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £444,285 | £748,528 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £1,153,733 | £356,517 | £355,503 | £3,223,752 | £3,223,752 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £336,161 | £323,566 | 0 / 0 |
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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.
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Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated