NYABINGI
The Learning for Wellbeing project forms the basis for all our projects that build on personal and collective capacity and provide work placement opportunities for Nyabingi members, volunteers, university and college students. Activities includes counselling, therapeutic music sessions, gardening, learning courses, health awareness and living, cook and eat, women's group and community transport.
Objects
1. TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED OR SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE LUTON COMMUNITY, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES O ENABLE THEM TO RAISE THEIR CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM, DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, IMPROVE INTER-PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS AND BENEFIT FROM ACCESS TO A WIDER RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE, EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING.2. TO PROMOTE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2021
- Volunteers: 6
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2023 (received 05/02/2024, 5 days after the 31/01/2024 due date).
Trustees
- Latoya Wilsonchair
- ASHA LETTMAN
- JOSEPHINE HOLNESS
- LORNA APPAVOO
- Masline Zivengwa
- THELMA PHILLIPS
- YOLANDE MARTINDALE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3k | £2k |
| 31/03/2024 | £6k | £5k |
| 31/03/2023 | £3k | £3k |
| 31/03/2022 | £3k | £4k |
| 31/03/2021 | £13k | £8k |
Common questions
Who funds NYABINGI?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NYABINGI as a grant recipient include BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | UKCF WILL |
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | Luton Citizens Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 20/01/2022 | £3k | Walk n Talk, Dance Your Way To Health |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 07/12/2017 | £10k | Healthy Living Project |