# FRIENDS OF ST MARK'S JUBA

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1189595
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 21, 2020
- **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=1189595


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 Parker Close, Eynesbury, ST. NEOTS, Cambridgeshire
- **Postcode:** PE19 2HH
- **Phone:** +441480210186
- **Email:** enquiries@friendsofstmarksjuba.org
- **Website:** friendsofstmarksjuba.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A) PROVIDING GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF ST MARK’S ORTHODOX SCHOOL, JUBA AND TO ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT FOR EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL, INCLUDING THE TRAINING AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF;B) AWARDING EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES;C) PROVIDING GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COPTIC ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF KHARTOUM AND REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN TO FUND SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, TEACHERS’ SALARIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONAL COSTS. D) CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS AND AGENCIES, TO PROMOTE THE VALUE OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IN THE VICINITY OF ST MARK’S ORTHODOX SCHOOL, JUBA, TO ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS, AS WELL AS BOYS, IN A CO-EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND TO SEEK TO LIMIT THE EFFECTS OF GENDER SPECIFIC BARRIERS TO EDUCATION. 2) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN, AND IN PARTICULAR IN THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE VICINITY OF ST MARK’S ORTHODOX SCHOOL, JUBA BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.3) THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN, AND IN PARTICULAR IN THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE VICINITY OF ST MARK’S ORTHODOX SCHOOL, JUBA, BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES AND PROVIDING GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS MEDICAL TREATMENT.

**Activities:** Friends of St Mark's Juba was established to complement the ongoing efforts of The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Khartoum and the Republic of South Sudan and their work with St Mark's Orthodox School, Juba, Republic of South Sudan, helping ensure the school makes a difference in the lives of all local children and their families by providing hands on educational support.

**Area of benefit:** OVERSEAS




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- South Sudan
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £23495 | £11762 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £8074 | £10920 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £11313 | £12832 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £11077 | £11968 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £10496 | £4826 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Sharon Elizabeth Anne Neale** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 27, 2025
- Carmel Monica Smith — appointed May 28, 2024
- Lucy Elizabeth Kate Neale — appointed June 24, 2023
- Stewart MacLennan — appointed Jan. 24, 2024