LIFEBOX FOUNDATION
Lifebox Foundation is working to implement sustainable changes of practice that will ultimately raise the safety and quality standards of global healthcare. Starting with pulse oximetry we intend to meet the global need for essential devices and equipment to make healthcare safer for patients all over the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £8,765 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £368,640. The trustees consider this reserve level prudent given current plans and commitments, noting that the charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1” — page 34
“Lifebox UK is primarily funded through private individual and foundation gifts, the majority of which are managed through our sister charity, Lifebox US. Lifebox US reimburses Lifebox UK for activities carried out in delivery of programs as per a collaborative agreement and grant terms.” — page 12
“Our total expenditure was £635,230 (2024: £785,592) comprising £19,969 (2024: £430) on fundraising and £615,261 (2024: £785,162) on charitable activities. Our surplus of income over expenditure during the period was thus £8,765” — page 12
“At the close of the period under review we retained unrestricted general funds of £361,132. The trustees consider this to be a prudent reserve at this stage of the charity's development, having regard to our current plans staffing and other commitments for 2025/26.” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- DR Miliard Derbew Beyene
- DR Nobhojit Roy
- Dr Rob McDougall
- Dr Thomas G Weiser
- Judy Ngele Khanyola
- Kathleen Margaret HARRINGTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £644k | £635k |
| 31/03/2024 | £518k | £786k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £946k | £786k |
| 31/03/2021 | £919k | £751k |
Common questions
Is LIFEBOX FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £8,765 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £368,640. The trustees consider this reserve level prudent given current plans and commitments, noting that the charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BKL Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of LIFEBOX FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PAULINE MEREDITH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £99k |
| THE SHANLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE DROMINTEE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE MESSAGE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE SILVER LADY FUND INCORPORATING THE ALL NIGHT TRAVELLING CAFE | 1 | £8k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- LIFE 2009
- THE SAID FOUNDATION
- GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION
- LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS CHARITABLE FUND
- THE BESTWAY FOUNDATION
- CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFEBOX FOUNDATION | £644k | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | below | 3.1% | no doubt |
| LIFE 2009 | £3.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SAID FOUNDATION | £5.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION | £8.1m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS CHARITABLE FUND | £937k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BESTWAY FOUNDATION | £358k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |