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Sedcu

SEDCU has been established to support the education of disadvantaged children in Uganda. The children may be disabled, orphaned, homeless or living in extreme poverty. The charity is focusing on sponsorship of children and funding relevant projects at two nursery/primary schools in South West Uganda but it also supports older children at secondary schools and in tertiary education.

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Activities & Mission

SEDCU has been established to support the education of disadvantaged children in Uganda. The children may be disabled, orphaned, homeless or living in extreme poverty. The charity is focusing on sponsorship of children and funding relevant projects at two nursery/primary schools in South West Uganda but it also supports older children at secondary schools and in tertiary education.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£67,786
Latest Expenditure
£49,969

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.7%
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
£67,786
£49,9690 / 0
2024
£42,328
£36,8920 / 0
2023
£46,393
£43,0320 / 3
2022
£27,741
£21,3320 / 4
2021
£23,199
£20,3460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sedcu

What does Sedcu do?

SEDCU has been established to support the education of disadvantaged children in Uganda. The children may be disabled, orphaned, homeless or living in extreme poverty. The charity is focusing on sponsorship of children and funding relevant projects at two nursery/primary schools in South West Uganda but it also supports older children at secondary schools and in tertiary education.

How much income did Sedcu report in 2025?

Sedcu reported total income of £68k and reported expenditure of £50k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sedcu registered as a charity?

Sedcu was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2015 as charity number 1161405. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Sedcu?

Sedcu is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Bernard Herdan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sedcu operate?

Sedcu operates across 2 areas: Uganda and England And Wales.

Is Sedcu a registered charity?

Yes — Sedcu is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161405.

Details

Address
Low Stead
Highford Lane
HEXHAM
NE46 2DP
Registration Date
24 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5061160
Charity Number
1161405

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Trustees

Dr Bernard Herdan Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
JANET HERDAN
REBECCA LYNCH

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