THE MENTOR RING
The Mentor Ring delivers a variety of mentoring projects, bespoke mentoring, peer mentoring and befriending services to individuals of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities, in the areas of Education, Employment, Health and Community Cohesion events, helping to overcome significant social and cultural barriers in Wales, London Borough of Bexley and Kent.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,229 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £35,961 to £28,732. The trustees maintain a reserves policy equivalent to six months' operational expenditure, with unrestricted funds held at £33,377. The independent examiner confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and the accounts comply with applicable regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“TMR maintains reserves at a level equivalent to at least six months’ operational expenditure.” — page 4
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07472750
Company officers (Companies House)
- NEWTON, John Kenneth on trustee list
- PONNADA, Rajani Devi on trustee list
- GAMBLIN, John Philip on trustee list
- PULAPAKA, Sunil, Dr on trustee list
- RANGOONWALA, Yusuf on trustee list
- THALADI, Sujatha
Trustees
- John Kenneth Newtonchair
- Chetna Sinha
- Dr Sunil Pulapaka
- Dr Tania Ghafari
- Dr Yusuf Rangoonwala
- John Gamblin
- Rajani Devi Ponnada
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £78k | £86k |
| 31/03/2024 | £66k | £100k |
| 31/03/2023 | £114k | £104k |
| 31/03/2022 | £74k | £81k |
| 31/03/2021 | £95k | £71k |
Common questions
Is THE MENTOR RING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,229 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £35,961 to £28,732. The trustees maintain a reserves policy equivalent to six months' operational expenditure, with unrestricted funds held at £33,377. The independent examiner confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and the accounts comply with applicable regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MENTOR RING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MENTOR RING as a grant recipient include THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST, THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Activities and support for disabled children and young people and their families. |
| THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £700 | |
| THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/10/2025 | £19k | Thrive Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/01/2025 | £117k | Community Power and Celebrations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2025 | £19k | Stepping Stones |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £22k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2023 | £10k | Let's Get Cooking |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/08/2022 | £25k | Storytelling Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2021 | £10k | Greetings |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/08/2021 | £9k | COVID-19 - Journey through Mentoring |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 - Together We Thrive |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2018 | £100k | Mentoring Matters |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2016 | £499 | TPP1 - £499 Award |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2014 | £5k | Stitch in Time |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/02/2013 | £5k | PAP - Physical Activity Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2011 | £5k | Set Up and Launch The Mentor Ring |