Open books

Nothing to hide.

Transparency is one of our five promises. Here is how we are registered, governed, protected and funded.

Registration

Legal nameTop Notch Young Minds Empowerment Foundation (TNYMEF)
Legal statusCommunity Based Organisation, registered under the laws of Uganda
Registration numberJC/841/CBO/2026
Registration authorityJinja City Community Based Services Department
Date registered8 June 2026 (permit valid until 8 June 2027)
TIN1058867123 (Uganda Revenue Authority)
Founded10 April 2024
Governing documentConstitution, adopted 17 June 2026, amended 5 October 2026

Governance

An eight-member Executive Committee (four officers and four general members) governs the Foundation. It meets at least once a year, approves budgets, work plans and financial reports, and oversees programmes. Three authorised signatories operate the bank account: the Chairperson, the Board Secretary and the Treasurer.

Financial controls

  • Financial Manual and HR Manual in force
  • Quarterly financial reports to the Committee
  • Monthly bank reconciliations
  • Annual audit by a professional accountant

Meet the Committee

Finances

April 2024 to June 2026.

Exchange rate used: USD 1 = UGX 3,600.

PeriodIncome (UGX)Expenditure (UGX)Surplus (UGX)
2024 (April to December)2,800,0002,500,000300,000
2025/26 (10 March 2025 to 30 June 2026)10,625,00010,475,000150,000
Combined13,425,000 (USD 3,729.17)12,975,000 (USD 3,604.17)450,000 (USD 125.00)

Our first professional audit is planned, and we will publish it here when it is complete.

Safeguarding

Zero tolerance for harm.

Our Safeguarding Policy has been in force since 2 July 2024 and binds all staff, volunteers and partners. Everyone signs an Acknowledgement and our Code of Conduct.

If you have a concern about a child, contact our Safeguarding Focal Point directly.

Safeguarding Focal Point

Naigaga Suzan
Board Secretary & Safeguarding Officer

safeguarding@tnymef.com
+256 702 351 442 / +256 743 887 426

Documents

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Need our registration certificate, constitution or financial statements for due diligence? Email us and we will share them.