# THE FARAKUNKU FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1165558
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** Feb. 12, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1165558


## Contact

- **Address:** Tattlebury, Borough Green Road, Ightham, SEVENOAKS
- **Postcode:** TN15 9HS
- **Phone:** 07795606140
- **Email:** alex@farakunku.org
- **Website:** www.farakunku.org



## Activities

**Objects:** A. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IN THE GAMBIA IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY SCHOOL OR COLLEGE. B. THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH OF PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IN THE GAMBIA.C. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE GAMBIA BY PROVIDING; GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.D. THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY, OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE GAMBIA, BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES.

**Activities:** The Farakunku Foundation supports children and young people in The Gambia. Our activities focus on education and healthcare.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- The Gambia



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £13049 | £17257 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £19331 | £15592 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £11945 | £11413 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £11945 | £10925 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £8665 | £9582 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **FRANCINE HEGGIE** (Chair) — appointed Feb. 13, 2014
- ALEX RANKIN — appointed Oct. 11, 2014
- HANNAH-FLEUR FITZ-RANKIN — appointed Feb. 13, 2014
- HEATHER ROBERTS — appointed Feb. 13, 2014
- Rebecca Wilson — appointed Feb. 28, 2019