Rock of Joy Trust
Analysis
Rock of Joy Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wirral. It was registered in November 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Rock of Joy Trust reported income of £76k and spending of £64k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £124k to £76k (-39%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Rock of Joy Trust sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Islamic Ansaar Foundation (£76k), Filton Community Association (£76k) and Hope House Scunthorpe (£76k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education, health and well being of Pupils, teachers and communities associated with The Rock of Joy Schools at Masaka, Lady Grace and Lugala.We have built new brick buildings and provide a clean water supply for use by the schools and communities. Educational standards are high and health education is a priority. Self sufficiency farming projects now provide 60% of funds
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Ansaar Foundation | Birmingham | £76k |
| Filton Community Association | Bristol | £76k |
| Hope House Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe | £76k |
| The Crescent Institute | Bolton | £76k |