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.
Grants
Kijana Kwanza (young People First) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Grants paid (2025)
- £650,252
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,023,169 | £949,048 | £931,031 | £281,407 | £209,372 | 3 / 26 |
| 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 |
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 2025?
Kijana Kwanza (young People First) reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £949k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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 governs 3 other charities
Also Known As
- Kijana Kwanza
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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