Hello World
Hello World initiates and supports projects that provide sustainable development, capacity building, and prevention of relief or poverty. Hello World follows principles of community-led development and respect in addressing critical needs in the developing world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £443,720 for the year, resulting in a significant reduction of total funds from £534,370 to £90,650. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £26,923, which is below the stated policy target of three months of core operations, though total reserves of £90,650 are described as providing financial sustainability for the upcoming year.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 2 134,263 111,910 246,173” — page 11
“Raising funds 5 (133,114) - (133,114)” — page 11
“Hello World strives to hold a target cash reserve sufficient to fund at least three months of core operations.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Marcus William Exallchair
- Erin Elizabeth Bown-Anderson
- Katrin McMillan
- Laura Castrillo
- Marti Wigder Grimminck
- Michael Jensen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £251k | £695k |
| 31/03/2024 | £585k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.5m | £653k |
| 31/03/2021 | £436k | £301k |
Common questions
Is Hello World financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £443,720 for the year, resulting in a significant reduction of total funds from £534,370 to £90,650. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £26,923, which is below the stated policy target of three months of core operations, though total reserves of £90,650 are described as providing financial sustainability for the upcoming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Hello World?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Hello World as a grant recipient include THE EQUINOXE TRUST, JINGLE JAM, MARR-MUNNING TRUST, Brian Mercer Trust, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EQUINOXE TRUST | FY2022 | £200k | |
| JINGLE JAM | FY2024 | £187k | |
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | FY2023 | £117k | Hello World Nepal Expansion |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2025 | £75k | |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £29k | International projects |
| THE GSR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £25k | |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2021 | £20k | Overseas education |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2024 | £20k | Prevention and Relief of Human Suffering |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2022 | £3k | Charitable Activities |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Social Action |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | International |