FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF ORISSA
The Charity raises funds for the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education in particular of the children in Orissa State of India by supporting the charitable work of Palli Unnayan Seva Samity and other charitable organisations
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net expenditure of £2,462 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £20,710 to £18,248. The trustees report that payments to NGO partners marginally exceeded fundraising income in the previous year but achieved a better balance in 2024 through tight fiscal management. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteer trustees and in-kind donations to cover administrative costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants from Organisations 78,937” — page 10
“our costs are covered by in kind donations so no money is diverted from the charity for administration or other costs.” — page 4
“we will aim to build a larger reserve to meet our current partnership commitments.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2023) → no going-concern doubt (FY2024).
Trustees
- Kate Wilsonchair
- Claire Broughton
- David Taylor
- Dr Philippa Baylis
- Katharine Dalrymple Bulman
- Linda Jane Deverell
- Mark Segal
- PROFESSOR MALCOLM HARPER
- Victoria Helen Belle Rizzo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £129k | £132k |
| 31/12/2023 | £114k | £148k |
| 31/12/2022 | £151k | £164k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £161k |
| 31/12/2020 | £167k | £134k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF ORISSA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net expenditure of £2,462 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £20,710 to £18,248. The trustees report that payments to NGO partners marginally exceeded fundraising income in the previous year but achieved a better balance in 2024 through tight fiscal management. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteer trustees and in-kind donations to cover administrative costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF ORISSA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF ORISSA as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CHESHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CHESHAM | FY2022 | £846 | Missionary and Charitable giving: Relief and development agencies |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CHESHAM | FY2023 | £631 | Relief and development agencies |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF MASAT MOSHE | 1 | £448k |
| AHAVAS SHALOM TRUST | 1 | £348k |
| CHALFORDS LIMITED | 1 | £200k |
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £181k |
| THE MANOUKIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £164k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £50k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £36k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF ORISSA | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ORCHOS TORAH | £141k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF CHARITY INTERNATIONAL | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ONE CHILD FOUNDATION (SRI LANKA) LTD | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ASHA (GB) | £210k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GIVE A CHILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE LIMITED | £335k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |