JUST BE A CHILD
We empower lives through learning and strengthening communities in the UK and Kenya. In the UK, we engage people of all ages in activities, partnerships, mutual learning and volunteering. In Kenya, we provide access to books, construction of libraries and learning centres, education, and community-led projects. We create lasting impact in both countries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £333 for the year ended 7 February 2025, following a surplus in the previous year. Total income increased to £84,891, and the charity maintains sufficient reserves to meet forecasted project costs as per its stated policy.
What the accounts disclose
“Just be a Child maintains sufficient reserves to meet forecasted project costs. This policy is operating in line with the trustees' requirements.” — page 5
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08393208
Company officers (Companies House)
- SULEIMAN, Katherine on trustee list
- SAWYER, Lynn on trustee list
- BUGEJA, Diane on trustee list
Trustees
- DIANE BUGEJAchair
- Katherine SULEIMAN
- Lynn Sawyer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | £88k | £75k |
| 07/02/2025 | £85k | £85k |
| 07/02/2024 | £73k | £67k |
| 07/02/2023 | £58k | £48k |
| 07/02/2022 | £37k | £49k |
Common questions
Is JUST BE A CHILD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £333 for the year ended 7 February 2025, following a surplus in the previous year. Total income increased to £84,891, and the charity maintains sufficient reserves to meet forecasted project costs as per its stated policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JUST BE A CHILD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JUST BE A CHILD as a grant recipient include THE ARCHER TRUST, BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Charitable activities |
| BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £4k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | INTERNATIONAL |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | International |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £900 | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £0 | |
| BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION | FY2025 | — |