LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION
VOLUNTEERING AND TEACHING IN RURAL INDIA, FUND RAISING TO SPONSOR EDUCATION PROJECTS, SUPPORTING THE ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL CHARITIES IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES IN UK AND WORLDWIDE
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £6,548,716, which is significantly above its stated policy target of £60,000 (representing 3-6 months of expenditure). The charity reported a net surplus of £199,520 for the year, driven by donation income of £789,479, while maintaining a strong cash position and adequate liquidity to meet operational commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity has a reserves policy of maintaining 3-6 months’ total expenditure in unrestricted reserves, which is estimated as £60,000 based on the current level of activity.” — page 8
“During the year, the charity was awarded donations totalling £754,479 (2023 - £1,250,000) by Nelumbo Stiftung, a charitable foundation which is a member of the charity. The trustees of Lifelines International Fund for Education are not beneficiaries of Nelumbo Stiftung. There were no attached conditions which would, or might, require the charity to alter significantly the nature of its existing activities. During the year, the charity was awarded restricted donations totalling £35,000 (2023 - £25,000) by Fil Limited, a company in which trustees Madhavi Vadera and Rupin Vadera are directors. The donation was for the funding of the Charity awareness event, however during the current year the donation was reallocated to the scholarship programme fund with the permission of the donor. An amount of £10,248 (2023 - £95,638) was paid on behalf of the Charity by FIl Limited in respect of various charitable expenditure. At the year end, an amount of £5,000 (2023 - £10,000) is due to Migrant Help, a Charity in which trustee Madhavi Vadera is also a trustee.” — page 27
Funders the charity credits
- Mayor of London’s Shared Endeavour Fund
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- RUPIN VADERAchair
- DARPAN PATEL
- MADHAVI VADERA
- PIA MANDUS
- VANDANA SHAH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £791k | £591k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £489k |
| 31/12/2022 | £850k | £588k |
| 31/12/2021 | £310k | £166k |
| 31/12/2020 | £5.1m | £60k |
Common questions
Is LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £6,548,716, which is significantly above its stated policy target of £60,000 (representing 3-6 months of expenditure). The charity reported a net surplus of £199,520 for the year, driven by donation income of £789,479, while maintaining a strong cash position and adequate liquidity to meet operational commitments. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Lubbock Fine LLP.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION | £791k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL NEEDS UK | £1.1m | — | 0 | below | 11.0% | no doubt |
| JAMIAT ULAMA-I-HIND UK LIMITED | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIFE AND SOUL KITCHEN LTD | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BABY LIFELINE LIMITED | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELP IN NEED TODAY | £558k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |