CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE
To help children suffering from the after effects of the Chernobyl disaster and economic situation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £85,564 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,380,567 to £1,295,003. The trustees maintain that the going concern basis remains appropriate despite uncertainties, citing actions to control costs and monitor the financial position carefully. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £1,040,408, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their stated policy target of keeping at least £150,000 for working capital and unexpected fluctuations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that the charity should keep at least £150,000 to provide working capital and to guard against unexpected fluctuations in income or expenditure” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/03/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (20/01/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (07/06/2017)
Trustees
- Andrew Timothy March
- David Frank Lowe
- Joan Mary Packard
- Michael James Lafferty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £406k | £492k |
| 31/12/2023 | £434k | £487k |
| 31/12/2022 | £698k | £469k |
| 31/12/2021 | £467k | £360k |
| 31/12/2020 | £655k | £585k |
Common questions
Is CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £85,564 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,380,567 to £1,295,003. The trustees maintain that the going concern basis remains appropriate despite uncertainties, citing actions to control costs and monitor the financial position carefully. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £1,040,408, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their stated policy target of keeping at least £150,000 for working capital and unexpected fluctuations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE as a grant recipient include PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FOUR OAKS, SUTTON COLDFIELD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FOUR OAKS, SUTTON COLDFIELD | FY2021 | £250 | Relief & Development Agencies |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £756k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £64k |
| STARVIEW CHARITY | 1 | £33k |
| PAGET C.I.O. | 1 | £29k |
| THORNBIRCH LIMITED | 1 | £23k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £22k |
| TRUSTWELL LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| CLASSQUOTE LIMITED | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S PROJECT (UK)
- BRITISH FRIENDS OF MOSDOS TCHERNOBEL
- CHALONER CHILDRENS CHARITY
- LIFE FOR A KID FOUNDATION
- UKRAINE CHARITY
- THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF ZICHRON MENACHEM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S LIFELINE | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHERNOBYL CHILDREN'S PROJECT (UK) | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF MOSDOS TCHERNOBEL | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHALONER CHILDRENS CHARITY | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE FOR A KID FOUNDATION | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UKRAINE CHARITY | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | 11.5% | no doubt |