Ubuntu Pathways
Also known as: Friends of Ubuntu Education Fund, UK
Ubuntu Education Fund, assists orphaned and vulnerable children and their families affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty and abuse in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa to access higher education and employment.
Activities & Mission
Ubuntu Education Fund, assists orphaned and vulnerable children and their families affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty and abuse in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa to access higher education and employment.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £997,598 | £1,169,212 | £1,146,986 | £257,674 | £257,674 | 3 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,290,399 | £1,233,006 | £1,155,886 | £429,288 | £429,288 | 4 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,427,588 | £1,363,514 | £1,300,476 | £371,895 | £371,895 | 3 / 20 |
| 2022 | £789,787 | £437,444 | £417,758 | £307,821 | £307,821 | 3 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,151,397 | £1,042,178 | £1,015,425 | -£44,522 | £234,023 | 4 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ubuntu Pathways
What does Ubuntu Pathways do?
Ubuntu Education Fund, assists orphaned and vulnerable children and their families affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty and abuse in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa to access higher education and employment.
How much income did Ubuntu Pathways report in 2025?
Ubuntu Pathways reported total income of £998k and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ubuntu Pathways?
Ubuntu Pathways has a program ratio of 115.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ubuntu Pathways registered as a charity?
Ubuntu Pathways was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 2004 as charity number 1103749. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Ubuntu Pathways?
Ubuntu Pathways is governed by a board of 21 trustees. The chair of trustees is DANIEL OSORIO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ubuntu Pathways operate?
Ubuntu Pathways operates across 2 areas: South Africa and London.
Is Ubuntu Pathways a registered charity?
Yes — Ubuntu Pathways is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103749.
Details
7 CAVENDISH SQUARE
LONDON
GREATER LONDON
W1G 0PE
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Also Known As
- Friends of Ubuntu Education Fund, UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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