MAKE MY DAY BETTER LIMITED
For the prevention or relief of poverty and the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the charity: funds research into complementary and alternative medicine, makes grants to individuals in cases of demonstrable hardship or need, supports education and makes grants to institutions and charities who are able to carry out activities that further the objects of Make My Day Better.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £166,384 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £68,745. The charity is entirely dependent on funding from the Lotus group of companies, which contributed £1,650,000 during the year. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to sufficient cash reserves and future funding commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“Total reserves at 31 October 2025, all of which are unrestricted, were £68,745 (2024 - £235,129). Trustees aim to maintain sufficient funds to respond to grant applications and to cover support and governance costs.” — page 5
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07276981
Company officers (Companies House)
- BURROWES, Christine on trustee list
- PHELPS, John Christopher on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- CHRISTINE BURROWESchair
- JOHN CHRISTOPHER PHELPS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/10/2024 | £756k | £963k |
| 31/10/2023 | £750k | £574k |
| 31/10/2022 | £650k | £1.3m |
| 31/10/2021 | £4k | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is MAKE MY DAY BETTER LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £166,384 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £68,745. The charity is entirely dependent on funding from the Lotus group of companies, which contributed £1,650,000 during the year. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to sufficient cash reserves and future funding commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe UK LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| M B FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS MOSSAD HORAV MOSHE ARYEH HALEVY) | 1 | £490k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £316k |
| INVESTREAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £122k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| COSMON (BELZ) LIMITED | 1 | £88k |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £34k |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | 1 | £30k |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAKE MY DAY BETTER LIMITED | £1.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £385k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE LTD | £334k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MY CANCER MY CHOICES | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BETTER WORLD CHARITY LIMITED | £761k | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |