Advantage Africa’s Annual Report and Accounts provide a review of the charity’s finances, governance and activities from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2023.
Despite continued economic pressures in East Africa and the UK, 2022/23 was a successful year for Advantage Africa. We supported thousands of vulnerable people to improve their lives including:
- 58 vulnerable children and young people in education or vocational training.
- 17 special needs teachers trained.
- 541 people had HIV tests and treatment.
- 162 sex workers protected from STIs and GBV.
- 1,000+ people with albinism protected from skin cancer.
- 17 received life-saving surgery.
- 100 people assisted to avoid substance abuse.
- 3 families supported with new houses and 12 with repairs.
- 171 people received wheelchairs or appliances.
- 201 people affected by epilepsy supported.
- 6 women affected by violence helped.
- 107 vulnerable families started enterprises
- 8,000+ reached at rallies on health and rights.
We’re grateful to everyone who made these achievements possible including our many individual and organisational supporters.
Income in 2022/23 was £333k (£276k in 2021/22). Donations from individuals remained the same at £156k and from companies and churches increased from £32k to £46k.
Boosting our impact enormously, grants from government and charitable trusts increased by 75% from £75k to £131k.
Expenditure in 2022/23 was £303k (£311k in 2021/22) resulting in a closer balance of income and expenditure than had been possible during and following COVID-19 lockdowns. Expenditure on charitable activities fell slightly from £270k in 2021/22 to £260k this year and on raising funds remained relatively stable at £43k.
The breakdown of income and expendture by percentage is shown below:
We look forward to the continued fulfilment of our strategic goal of ‘better lives for the most vulnerable people in East Africa’ in 2023/24.
Download our Annual Report and Accounts