Ukuthasa
Analysis
Ukuthasa is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bexleyheath. It was registered in May 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Ukuthasa reported income of £19k and spending of £22k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £22k to £19k (-12%), an average of -3.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 120% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Ukuthasa sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Christ Apostolic Church Throne of Grace and Mercy (£19k), Kent Refugee Help (£19k) and Henry Smith's Charity (£19k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Ukuthasa aims to empower disadvantaged communities in Africa by working in partnership with Non Government Organisations (NGOs) in the following areas: HIV/Aids education, training and counselling; providing pre-school and early education; providing mentorship and life-skills training to young people through sport.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Apostolic Church Throne of Grace and Mercy | London | £19k |
| Kent Refugee Help | Whitstable | £19k |
| Henry Smith's Charity | Addlestone | £19k |
| Stretton Climate Care | Church Stretton | £19k |