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The Mwezi Foundation

The Mwezi Foundation provides access to solar lighting to those living without access to mains electricity. In particular we donate solar lights to schools who provide them to their pupils to allow them to study outside of school hours, thereby improving educational opportunities.

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Activities & Mission

The Mwezi Foundation provides access to solar lighting to those living without access to mains electricity. In particular we donate solar lights to schools who provide them to their pupils to allow them to study outside of school hours, thereby improving educational opportunities.

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
£53,090
Latest Expenditure
£49,177

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.6%
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
£53,090
£49,1770 / 2
2023
£58,059
£50,1720 / 3
2022
£32,303
£51,3320 / 3
2021
£43,949
£31,2260 / 4
2020
£54,330
£20,6210 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mwezi Foundation

What does The Mwezi Foundation do?

The Mwezi Foundation provides access to solar lighting to those living without access to mains electricity. In particular we donate solar lights to schools who provide them to their pupils to allow them to study outside of school hours, thereby improving educational opportunities.

How much income did The Mwezi Foundation report in 2024?

The Mwezi Foundation reported total income of £53k and reported expenditure of £49k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Mwezi Foundation registered as a charity?

The Mwezi Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2015 as charity number 1163037. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Mwezi Foundation?

The Mwezi Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLAIRE LOUISE PAYE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mwezi Foundation operate?

The Mwezi Foundation operates across 2 areas: Kenya and Sierra Leone.

Is The Mwezi Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Mwezi Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163037.

Details

Address
12 Vicarage Road
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 1HJ
Registration Date
6 August 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5052627
Charity Number
1163037

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Trustees

CLAIRE LOUISE PAYE Chair
Alison Tara Miller
Martin Scott Keat
MICHAEL HAMBLIN
William Durigan

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