HELPMADINA
To improve the health and well being of the people living in the MADINA district of Sierra Leone. Help Madina supports a feeding centre, provides out-reach health education, eye care and cataract operations, hernia operations, repair of water wells, building toilets, plus help for the elderly. Also supports a diabetes facility in MAKENI and outreach diabetes clinics, plus training of staff.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £107,253, with total expenditure of £37,589, resulting in a net surplus. The charity maintains unrestricted cash funds of £71,937 and restricted funds of £35,319 at the period end. The trustees declare that sufficient reserves are maintained to support operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Sufficient reserves are maintained to support the operational costs of the feeding centre, medical clinics and various other projects during the year.” — page 5
“From the accounting records I have seen, the accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act. For the purposes of these accounts, reliance has been placed on the representations received from the Trustees of the Charity.” — page 8
“From the accounting records I have seen, the accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act. For the purposes of these accounts, reliance has been placed on the representations received from the Trustees of the Charity.” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/09/2023)
Trustees
- Dr ROHIT SETHIchair
- Chris McLaren
- DR VERONICA SAWICKI
- Florence Sethi
- Jack Annison Bestwick
- Linda Adlington
- Michael Anthony Warrington
- Viviane Brackenbury
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £107k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £67k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £40k | £31k |
| 31/03/2022 | £30k | £54k |
| 31/03/2021 | £26k | £10k |
Common questions
Is HELPMADINA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £107,253, with total expenditure of £37,589, resulting in a net surplus. The charity maintains unrestricted cash funds of £71,937 and restricted funds of £35,319 at the period end. The trustees declare that sufficient reserves are maintained to support operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HELPMADINA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HELPMADINA as a grant recipient include THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k |