BALA CHILDREN'S CENTRE KENYA
The charity engages in 2 activities: 1) raising funds within the UK and 2) creating businesses in Western Kenya that will allow the Children?s Centre to become sustainable for its day-to-day running costs. The centre cares for around 300 orphans and needy children, providing primary and secondary education. The children live on site or with extended local family groups and are fed and cared for.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased by 29% to £55,719, while expenditure was £55,663, resulting in a small surplus of £56. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £2,847, which the trustees note is lower than the amount needed to run the centre effectively, as regular monthly giving has decreased due to supporters retiring or passing away.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- RICHARD DORIAN FERDINANDOchair
- MAURA VIVIENNE FERDINANDO
- Paul Hargreaves MA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £56k | £56k |
| 31/03/2024 | £75k | £83k |
| 31/03/2023 | £87k | £79k |
| 31/03/2022 | £53k | £55k |
| 31/03/2021 | £54k | £59k |
Common questions
Is BALA CHILDREN'S CENTRE KENYA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased by 29% to £55,719, while expenditure was £55,663, resulting in a small surplus of £56. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £2,847, which the trustees note is lower than the amount needed to run the centre effectively, as regular monthly giving has decreased due to supporters retiring or passing away. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.