Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)
Analysis
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crowborough. It was registered in January 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) reported income of £17k and spending of £12k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £15k to £17k (+11%), an average of +2.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Abel Foundation (£17k), Womenion (£17k) and The British Caribbean Doctors' and Dentists' Association (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Working to alleviate poverty mainly in Lindi and Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania. Grants can also be allocated in other regions of Tanzania where appropriate. Student sponsorship in English Medium schools, short term sponsorship for vocational and catch up education. Income generation finance and mentoring for women and girls. Setting up Street Libraries in rural villages.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Abel Foundation | Andover | £17k |
| Womenion | London | £17k |
| The British Caribbean Doctors' and Dentists' Association | London | £17k |
| Sakoon Through Cancer | Berkshire | £17k |