SERENDIP CHILDREN'S HOME

Registered charity 1133461 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SCH

We are committed to empowering vulnerable and marginalised individuals in Sri Lanka. We provide vital support through various initiatives, including: educational empowerment, youth development, women's empowerment, elderly care, and community support. By addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality, we work towards a more just and equitable future for Sri Lanka.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£167k

Latest spending

£159k

Registered

2010

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £8,065 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £146,148. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Serendip Children's Home (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trisha Thevika Williamsonchair
Dr Edwin Selvaratnam
NIRESH RAJAH
PETER CARROLL
Vanathy Niranjan

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Croydon · Sri Lanka

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£167k	£159k
31/03/2024	£149k	£129k
31/03/2023	£136k	£116k
31/03/2022	£124k	£77k
31/03/2021	£136k	£122k

Common questions

Is SERENDIP CHILDREN'S HOME financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £8,065 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £146,148. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds SERENDIP CHILDREN'S HOME?

Funders whose own accounts filings name SERENDIP CHILDREN'S HOME as a grant recipient include KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE TULA TRUST LIMITED, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION	FY2025	£8k	funding a working women’s programme in Sri Lanka (complete)
THE TULA TRUST LIMITED	FY2022	£5k
THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION	FY2022	£3k
THE TULA TRUST LIMITED	FY2024	£2k
R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2024	£2k
R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2025	£2k