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Watoto Child Care Ministries

Also known as: Watoto UK

The charity raises money through donations and sponsorship to provide holistic care for orphaned children and vulnerable women in Africa. The Model provides physical care, medical intervention including HIV/AIDS treatment, education ? formal and vocational, counselling and emotional care, and moral and spiritual discipleship. Watoto has projects in Kampala and Gulu, Uganda; and Juba, South Sudan.

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Activities & Mission

The charity raises money through donations and sponsorship to provide holistic care for orphaned children and vulnerable women in Africa. The Model provides physical care, medical intervention including HIV/AIDS treatment, education ? formal and vocational, counselling and emotional care, and moral and spiritual discipleship. Watoto has projects in Kampala and Gulu, Uganda; and Juba, South Sudan.

Grants

Watoto Child Care Ministries is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£1,023,169
Who it helps
children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, religious activities 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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,436,003
Latest Expenditure
£1,561,692

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,275,463
Charitable Activities £49,269
Other Trading £109,213
Investments £2,058
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,561,692
Raising Funds £0
Governance £31,291
Grants to Institutions £1,023,169
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,436,003
£1,561,692£1,561,692£26,053£07 / 65
2024
£1,120,933
£1,143,340£1,143,340£151,742£33,4496 / 35
2023
£690,137
£741,904£741,904£174,149£174,1495 / 0
2022
£764,340
£796,403£796,373£225,916£16,2285 / 0
2021
£949,340
£899,716£899,634£257,980£44,9865 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Watoto Child Care Ministries

What does Watoto Child Care Ministries do?

The charity raises money through donations and sponsorship to provide holistic care for orphaned children and vulnerable women in Africa. The Model provides physical care, medical intervention including HIV/AIDS treatment, education ? formal and vocational, counselling and emotional care, and moral and spiritual discipleship. Watoto has projects in Kampala and Gulu, Uganda; and Juba, South Sudan.

How much income did Watoto Child Care Ministries report in 2025?

Watoto Child Care Ministries reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Watoto Child Care Ministries registered as a charity?

Watoto Child Care Ministries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2002 as charity number 1090810. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Watoto Child Care Ministries?

Watoto Child Care Ministries is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julius Rwotlonyo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Watoto Child Care Ministries operate?

Watoto Child Care Ministries operates across 7 areas, including Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Watoto Child Care Ministries a registered charity?

Yes — Watoto Child Care Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090810.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 February 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3961116
Charity Number
1090810

Trustees

Julius Rwotlonyo Chair
Derek Watt
Gowan Wheeler
Jane Elizabeth Penry
Kevin Crawford
Also governs 1 other charity
Ramon Joseph Walsh

Also Known As

  • Watoto UK

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2 November 2026
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