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Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust

Also known as: Pont

PONT relieves sickness and poverty and promotes and preserves good health in Uganda by provision of funds, goods and services including counseling and support by means of exchange of people, resources and ideas between Rhondda Cynon Taff in Wales and the Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa districts in Uganda. The main activities relate to health, education, orphan support and NGO capacity building.

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Activities & Mission

PONT relieves sickness and poverty and promotes and preserves good health in Uganda by provision of funds, goods and services including counseling and support by means of exchange of people, resources and ideas between Rhondda Cynon Taff in Wales and the Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa districts in Uganda. The main activities relate to health, education, orphan support and NGO capacity building.

Grants

Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£266,337
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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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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

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£321,166
Latest Expenditure
£266,337

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 82.9%
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
£321,166
£266,3370 / 30
2024
£295,147
£268,9940 / 20
2023
£365,622
£386,8840 / 40
2022
£479,004
£500,2440 / 30
2021
£167,094
£123,6350 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust

What does Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust do?

PONT relieves sickness and poverty and promotes and preserves good health in Uganda by provision of funds, goods and services including counseling and support by means of exchange of people, resources and ideas between Rhondda Cynon Taff in Wales and the Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa districts in Uganda. The main activities relate to health, education, orphan support and NGO capacity building.

How much income did Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust report in 2025?

Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust reported total income of £321k and reported expenditure of £266k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust registered as a charity?

Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 2016 as charity number 1166910. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust?

Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Maurice Comissiong. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust operate?

Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust operates across 2 areas: Uganda and Rhondda Cynon Taff.

Is Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166910.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5074158
Charity Number
1166910

Trustees

John Maurice Comissiong Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Cllr Jayne Brencher
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Gaynor Louise Penrose
Also governs 1 other charity
GEOFF LLOYD
Also governs 2 other charities
Julian Martyn Newton
Also governs 1 other charity
Marga Linda Quince
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Griffiths
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Pont

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