Kijana Kwanza (young People First)
Also known as: Kijana Kwanza
Kijana Kwanza (Young People First) supports disadvantaged children and young people in Tanzania, in particular those who are orphaned, abandoned or at-risk, with shelter, education and life skills training.
Activities & Mission
Kijana Kwanza (Young People First) supports disadvantaged children and young people in Tanzania, in particular those who are orphaned, abandoned or at-risk, with shelter, education and life skills training.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £894,282 | £846,735 | £846,735 | £155,766 | £85,000 | 3 / 12 |
| 2023 | £883,631 | £851,095 | £788,211 | £108,219 | £85,000 | 2 / 10 |
| 2022 | £608,255 | £591,714 | £591,714 | £75,683 | £34,701 | 1 / 2 |
| 2021 | £413,041 | £389,647 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2020 | £245,673 | £221,237 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kijana Kwanza (young People First)
What does Kijana Kwanza (young People First) do?
Kijana Kwanza (Young People First) supports disadvantaged children and young people in Tanzania, in particular those who are orphaned, abandoned or at-risk, with shelter, education and life skills training.
How much income did Kijana Kwanza (young People First) report in 2024?
Kijana Kwanza (young People First) reported total income of £894k and reported expenditure of £847k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kijana Kwanza (young People First)?
Kijana Kwanza (young People First) has a program ratio of 94.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Kijana Kwanza (young People First) registered as a charity?
Kijana Kwanza (young People First) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2019 as charity number 1183099. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Kijana Kwanza (young People First)?
Kijana Kwanza (young People First) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jessica Banfield. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kijana Kwanza (young People First) operate?
Kijana Kwanza (young People First) operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Kijana Kwanza (young People First) a registered charity?
Yes — Kijana Kwanza (young People First) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183099.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated