BAOBAB CENTRE FOR YOUNG SURVIVORS IN EXILE
We offer a clinical and support service to young asylum seekers and refugees: children, adolescents and young adults and sometimes to parents and families. Following careful initial assessments, we offer ongoing support and individual and group treatment where appropriate. We also offer practical support with issues of housing, education, welfare, health.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £87,156 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £720,720 to £633,564. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm that free/unrestricted reserves of £472,346 exceed the stated policy target of £274,522, and they maintain a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are to hold the charity's reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to six months reduced operational expenditure, currently considered to be £274,522.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Felicity Dirmeikchair
- Dr Eithne Nightingale
- Dr Gill Martin
- Lenke Eszter Kiss
- Otman Charaf
- Yoav Landau-Pope
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £605k | £692k |
| 31/03/2024 | £730k | £619k |
| 31/03/2023 | £671k | £528k |
| 31/03/2022 | £547k | £501k |
| 31/03/2021 | £657k | £506k |
Common questions
Is BAOBAB CENTRE FOR YOUNG SURVIVORS IN EXILE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £87,156 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £720,720 to £633,564. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm that free/unrestricted reserves of £472,346 exceed the stated policy target of £274,522, and they maintain a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BAOBAB CENTRE FOR YOUNG SURVIVORS IN EXILE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BAOBAB CENTRE FOR YOUNG SURVIVORS IN EXILE as a grant recipient include The Leathersellers' Foundation, THE LINBURY TRUST, THE RODDICK FOUNDATION, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, THE BROMLEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | FY2024 | £250k | ACE Charity Main Grants |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £70k | Core funding of the Baobab centre to support young refugees. First payment of a three-year £180k project. |
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £60k | |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | FY2024 | £60k | Towards core funding of the Baobab centre. |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £50k | Core funding of the Baobab centre, providing mental health support to refugees. |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2023 | £35k | Mount Fund - Mental Health |
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £33k | Unrestricted core funding |
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £30k | |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2022 | £20k | Refugees |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | Human Rights |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | Human Rights |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Migrants and Refugees |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Mount Fund |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2021 | £1k | |
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 13/08/2026 | £30k | A grant to Baobab Centre for young Survivors in Exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 10/07/2025 | £20k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 04/07/2024 | £20k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2024 | £20k | A weekly arts drop in for all at the Baobab Centre |
| A B Charitable Trust | 04/07/2023 | £20k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/06/2022 | £15k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2022 | £10k | Supporting the Baobab community of young people victims of human rights abuses |
| City Bridge Foundation | 15/09/2021 | £90k | Grant to Baobab Centre for young survivors in exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 14/06/2021 | £10k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 02/07/2020 | £10k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 25/04/2019 | £15k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| City Bridge Foundation | 02/05/2018 | £123k | Grant to Baobab Centre for young survivors in exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 24/04/2018 | £15k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/04/2017 | £15k | A grant to Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile |
| A B Charitable Trust | 26/04/2016 | £10k | Supporting traumatised young asylum seekers and refugees |
| A B Charitable Trust | 08/07/2014 | £5k | Therapeutic community for young asylum seekers |
| City Bridge Foundation | 28/07/2011 | £72k | Grant to Baobab Centre for young survivors in exile |