LIFE GENERATION LIMITED
The principle activity of the charity is the advancement of education and the relief of need arising by reason of financial disadvantage Lebanese who are, have been, or wish to become active in the academic or professional field of financial economics.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £1,704,841 significantly exceed the charity's stated policy target of £500,000 (representing 12 months of running costs). The charity reported a net incoming resource of £653,246 for the year, with total income rising to £2,357,280 from £900,372 in the prior year.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to keep 12 months running costs to cover salaries and any other operational costs in case the charity is wound up. This amounts to £500,000.” — page 6
“6 Trustees of LIFE Generation Limited paid £23,707 (2024: 9 paid £20,573) in total for membership fees and donations to the parent company, Lebanese International Finance Executives.” — page 24
“In the year, 8 Trustees paid £29,025 (2024: fnil) for Gala tickets and 2 Trustees paid £43,000 (2024: £nil) for Auction Lots to LIFE Generation Limited. No balances were outstanding at the year-end.” — page 24
“6 Trustees of LIFE Generation Limited paid £23,707 (2024: 9 paid £20,573) in total for membership fees and donations to the parent company, Lebanese International Finance Executives.” — page 24
“In the year, 8 Trustees paid £29,025 (2024: fnil) for Gala tickets and 2 Trustees paid £43,000 (2024: £nil) for Auction Lots to LIFE Generation Limited. No balances were outstanding at the year-end.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Christiane Habre
- Emmanuel Gresh
- Sarah Emelia van den Blink
- Youssef Dib
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.4m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £900k | £925k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £840k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.3m | £6.2m |
Common questions
Is LIFE GENERATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £1,704,841 significantly exceed the charity's stated policy target of £500,000 (representing 12 months of running costs). The charity reported a net incoming resource of £653,246 for the year, with total income rising to £2,357,280 from £900,372 in the prior year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HW Fisher Audit.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | 2 | £20k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £728k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £505k |
| THE RIGBY FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £122k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £71k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £53k |
| BUPA FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION
- GENERATE OPPORTUNITIES LTD
- LIFE EDUCATION EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
- GENERATION: YOU EMPLOYED, UK
- THE LIFE AND SOUL KITCHEN LTD
- GLOBAL GENERATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE GENERATION LIMITED | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GENERATE OPPORTUNITIES LTD | £2.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LIFE EDUCATION EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED | £355k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GENERATION: YOU EMPLOYED, UK | £5.0m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIFE AND SOUL KITCHEN LTD | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |