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Living Waters Social Enterprises

Living Waters Social Enterprises aims to bring support and relief to the poor living in the slum areas of Nairobi by helping to start social enterprise businesses that will use their profits to support the community, for example by sponsoring school teachers.We also aim to support local people to set up their own businesses through supporting Micro Enterprise schemes.

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Activities & Mission

Living Waters Social Enterprises aims to bring support and relief to the poor living in the slum areas of Nairobi by helping to start social enterprise businesses that will use their profits to support the community, for example by sponsoring school teachers.We also aim to support local people to set up their own businesses through supporting Micro Enterprise schemes.

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
£3,700
Latest Expenditure
£4,583

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 123.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 123.9%
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.

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
£3,700
£4,5830 / 0
2024
£0
£2,3590 / 0
2023
£4,905
£6,3480 / 0
2022
£3,727
£19,3120 / 0
2021
£23,114
£3,7840 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Living Waters Social Enterprises

What does Living Waters Social Enterprises do?

Living Waters Social Enterprises aims to bring support and relief to the poor living in the slum areas of Nairobi by helping to start social enterprise businesses that will use their profits to support the community, for example by sponsoring school teachers.We also aim to support local people to set up their own businesses through supporting Micro Enterprise schemes.

How much income did Living Waters Social Enterprises report in 2025?

Living Waters Social Enterprises reported total income of £4k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Living Waters Social Enterprises registered as a charity?

Living Waters Social Enterprises was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2019 as charity number 1182042. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Living Waters Social Enterprises?

Living Waters Social Enterprises is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER NIGEL DAVID ROMILLY BSC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Living Waters Social Enterprises operate?

Living Waters Social Enterprises operates in Kenya, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Living Waters Social Enterprises a registered charity?

Yes — Living Waters Social Enterprises is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182042.

Details

Address
17 LEIGH ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO17 1EF
Website
lwse.org.uk
Registration Date
15 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5126293
Charity Number
1182042

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER NIGEL DAVID ROMILLY BSC Chair
Dan Scutt
John Neil Moore

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