SHINE
Providing literacy education to orphans and vulnerable children in Africa
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £6,220 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total income of £33,817 and total expenditure of £25,378. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £6,219, which is below its stated reserves policy target of approximately £6,500. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“34% (£11,473) of the total income came from donations from individuals” — page 12
“Shine’s policy on reserves targets a general reserves amount that is sufficient to cover at least three months net running costs for the school in Zambia (less locally-generated income), which is around £6,500.” — page 15
“The Trustees of Shine present their report and consolidated financial statements for the charity and its subsidiary Shine Zambia” — page 2
Trustees
- VINEET BHATNAGARchair
- RICHARD MUMBA
- SIAN BHATNAGAR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £34k | £25k |
| 31/05/2024 | £27k | £34k |
| 31/05/2023 | £40k | £36k |
| 31/05/2022 | £26k | £53k |
| 31/05/2021 | £23k | £32k |
Common questions
Is SHINE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £6,220 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total income of £33,817 and total expenditure of £25,378. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £6,219, which is below its stated reserves policy target of approximately £6,500. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/07/2006 | £12k | "SHINE Across Yorkshire" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/02/2001 | £13k | "Stean Farm - Archaeological Survey & Recording" |