BRITISH MALAYALI CHARITY FOUNDATION
BMCF works for the well being of Malayali Community all over the world, especially in the United Kingdom and in India. It is set up and guided by www.britishmalayali.co.uk, the leading Malayalam news portal in the UK, as part of its social commitment; and managed by 7 to 15 trustees elected every year. BMCF takes up at least one case each every month and appealed through britishmalayali.co.uk.
Objects
1) TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE LIVING IN THE SOUTH INDIAN STATE OF KERALA;2) TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED, LIVING IN BRITAIN AND WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT OR FOR THE REPATRIATION OF DECEASED TO HOME COUNTRY;3) TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN HEALTH AND SAVING LIVES; AND4) FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF CHARITABLE BODIES IN THE UK OR IN INDIA, OR FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,547 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £19,276 to £15,729. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity transitioned to an accruals basis of accounting during the year to comply with regulatory requirements for charities with income exceeding £250,000.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Sabu Sebastianchair
- Afsal Ali Avunhipurath
- Ansi Krishnan
- Bindu Kalaraj
- Boney Chandy
- Dominic Palukkunnel Chacko
- Francis Antony
- GEORGE MATHEW
- Greeshma Francis
- Manoj Mathew
- Prasanna Shine
- Resmi Prakash
- SHAJI LUKOSE
- Simon Jacob
- TOMICHEN KOZHUVANAL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £301k | £304k |
| 31/12/2023 | £78k | £98k |
| 31/12/2022 | £86k | £48k |
| 31/12/2021 | £172k | £177k |
| 31/12/2020 | £76k | £123k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH MALAYALI CHARITY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,547 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £19,276 to £15,729. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity transitioned to an accruals basis of accounting during the year to comply with regulatory requirements for charities with income exceeding £250,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
Charities like this
- MALAYALEE ASSOCIATION OF THE UK
- THE BHIM RUIA FOUNDATION
- THE MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- GOFUNDME.ORG.UK
- THE BRITISH MOROCCAN SOCIETY
- THE SUPPORT FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH MALAYALI CHARITY FOUNDATION | £301k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALAYALEE ASSOCIATION OF THE UK | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BHIM RUIA FOUNDATION | £836k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOFUNDME.ORG.UK | £227k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH MOROCCAN SOCIETY | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |