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Shika

Provision of educational opportunities mainly, although not exclusively, through sponsorship (or grants) to individuals from disadvantaged communities in East Africa, predominantly Tanzania. Facilitation of educational workshops to beneficiaries in TanzaniaPromote trade with craftspeople from disadvantaged communities in East Africa through the sale of their products in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of educational opportunities mainly, although not exclusively, through sponsorship (or grants) to individuals from disadvantaged communities in East Africa, predominantly Tanzania. Facilitation of educational workshops to beneficiaries in TanzaniaPromote trade with craftspeople from disadvantaged communities in East Africa through the sale of their products in the UK.

Grants

Shika is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2024)
£5,941
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science 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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,519
Latest Expenditure
£5,941

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 131.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£10,025
£12,6100 / 1
2023
£19,029
£16,5750 / 1
2022
£16,450
£23,8100 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shika

What does Shika do?

Provision of educational opportunities mainly, although not exclusively, through sponsorship (or grants) to individuals from disadvantaged communities in East Africa, predominantly Tanzania. Facilitation of educational workshops to beneficiaries in TanzaniaPromote trade with craftspeople from disadvantaged communities in East Africa through the sale of their products in the UK.

How much income did Shika report in 2024?

Shika reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shika registered as a charity?

Shika was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2007 as charity number 1120990. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Shika?

Shika is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is RUPERT BURSTOW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shika operate?

Shika operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Shika a registered charity?

Yes — Shika is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120990.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 September 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031726
Charity Number
1120990

Trustees

RUPERT BURSTOW Chair
EMILY JANE BAMFORD
MR ROB CORBETT
ROSALIND EDWARDS

Data & trust

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