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Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust

KWEST provides libraries, children's books, literacy resources and supported reading to children in Watamu, Kenya to children who are severely socially and economically disadvantaged. We daily take books into local schools for a dedicated literacy lesson. We also work with other local agencies to promote environmental conservation education in this area.

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Activities & Mission

KWEST provides libraries, children's books, literacy resources and supported reading to children in Watamu, Kenya to children who are severely socially and economically disadvantaged. We daily take books into local schools for a dedicated literacy lesson. We also work with other local agencies to promote environmental conservation education in this area.

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
£20,391
Latest Expenditure
£10,806

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 53.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 53.0%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,391
£10,8060 / 4
2024
£12,211
£10,7490 / 4
2023
£9,171
£7,5750 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust

What does Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust do?

KWEST provides libraries, children's books, literacy resources and supported reading to children in Watamu, Kenya to children who are severely socially and economically disadvantaged. We daily take books into local schools for a dedicated literacy lesson. We also work with other local agencies to promote environmental conservation education in this area.

How much income did Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust report in 2025?

Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust registered as a charity?

Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2022 as charity number 1197987. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust?

Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Churm. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust operate?

Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust operates in Kenya, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Kwest Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197987.

Details

Address
WALNUT TREE COTTAGE
MAIN ROAD
SHELFORD
NOTTINGHAM
NG12 1EE
Registration Date
18 February 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5194356
Charity Number
1197987

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Trustees

Lesley Churm Chair
Christopher Churm
Dawn Kay

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