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The Desk & Chair Foundation

Also known as: The Meghjee Family Charitable Trust

The charityÔÇÖs objects and principal activities are:The advancement of education of any person in Tanzania, England and Wales or elsewhere; & the relief of financial hardship and the assistance of social welfare. The main objectives and activities for the year continued to focus upon the establishment of new wells by working in partnership with the local communities.

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Activities & Mission

The charityÔÇÖs objects and principal activities are:The advancement of education of any person in Tanzania, England and Wales or elsewhere; & the relief of financial hardship and the assistance of social welfare. The main objectives and activities for the year continued to focus upon the establishment of new wells by working in partnership with the local communities.

Grants

The Desk & Chair Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£267,950
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, amateur sport 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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£313,230
Latest Expenditure
£267,950

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 85.5%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£313,230
£267,9500 / 0
2024
£313,755
£313,1750 / 0
2023
£303,727
£313,2120 / 1
2022
£254,823
£263,2800 / 0
2021
£279,001
£295,4630 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Desk & Chair Foundation

What does The Desk & Chair Foundation do?

The charityÔÇÖs objects and principal activities are:The advancement of education of any person in Tanzania, England and Wales or elsewhere; & the relief of financial hardship and the assistance of social welfare. The main objectives and activities for the year continued to focus upon the establishment of new wells by working in partnership with the local communities.

How much income did The Desk & Chair Foundation report in 2025?

The Desk & Chair Foundation reported total income of £313k and reported expenditure of £268k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Desk & Chair Foundation registered as a charity?

The Desk & Chair Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 2004 as charity number 1103895. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Desk & Chair Foundation?

The Desk & Chair Foundation is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Desk & Chair Foundation operate?

The Desk & Chair Foundation operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Desk & Chair Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Desk & Chair Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103895.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
24 May 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4001000
Charity Number
1103895

Trustees

ABUL KASSIM MEGHJEE
Dr SALIM MEGHJEE

Also Known As

  • The Meghjee Family Charitable Trust

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