The Farakunku Foundation
The Farakunku Foundation supports children and young people in The Gambia. Our activities focus on education and healthcare.
Activities & Mission
The Farakunku Foundation supports children and young people in The Gambia. Our activities focus on education and healthcare.
Grants
The Farakunku Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £17,257
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief
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 | £13,049 | £17,257 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £19,331 | £15,592 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £11,945 | £11,413 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £11,945 | £10,925 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Farakunku Foundation
What does The Farakunku Foundation do?
The Farakunku Foundation supports children and young people in The Gambia. Our activities focus on education and healthcare.
How much income did The Farakunku Foundation report in 2025?
The Farakunku Foundation reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Farakunku Foundation registered as a charity?
The Farakunku Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2016 as charity number 1165558. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Farakunku Foundation?
The Farakunku Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is FRANCINE HEGGIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Farakunku Foundation operate?
The Farakunku Foundation operates in The Gambia, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Farakunku Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Farakunku Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165558.
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Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated