Makomborero
Makomborero (which means "blessings" in the local Zimbabwean language, Shona) is a UK registered charity that helps relieve poverty in Africa through the education of its children. Makomborero achieves this by investing time and money in disadvantaged communities in Zimbabwe, enabling talented students to fulfil their potential and providing them with hope and a future.
Activities & Mission
Makomborero (which means "blessings" in the local Zimbabwean language, Shona) is a UK registered charity that helps relieve poverty in Africa through the education of its children. Makomborero achieves this by investing time and money in disadvantaged communities in Zimbabwe, enabling talented students to fulfil their potential and providing them with hope and a future.
Grants
Makomborero is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £203,101
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
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
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 | £154,135 | £203,101 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £184,401 | £129,987 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £196,941 | £192,435 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £147,880 | £157,469 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £131,735 | £141,354 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about Makomborero
What does Makomborero do?
Makomborero (which means "blessings" in the local Zimbabwean language, Shona) is a UK registered charity that helps relieve poverty in Africa through the education of its children. Makomborero achieves this by investing time and money in disadvantaged communities in Zimbabwe, enabling talented students to fulfil their potential and providing them with hope and a future.
How much income did Makomborero report in 2025?
Makomborero reported total income of £154k and reported expenditure of £203k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Makomborero registered as a charity?
Makomborero was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2008 as charity number 1122176. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Makomborero?
Makomborero is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ABIODUN OLORUNFEMI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Makomborero operate?
Makomborero operates in Zimbabwe, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Makomborero a registered charity?
Yes — Makomborero is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122176.
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Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated