MANUEL BRAVO PROJECT
The relief of financial hardship by the provision of free legal advice, representation and assistance toasylum seekers, migrants and refugees who, through lack of means, would otherwise be unable to obtain such advice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £34,780 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £353,346. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £167,164 fall within the established policy target range of £130,630 to £261,260, representing three to six months of budgeted expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have an established policy whereby unrestricted funds neither committed nor invested in tangible fixed assets (free reserves) held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of budgeted expenditure. This is a target range of £130,630 and £261,260 based on budgeted expenditure for the year 2025/2026.” — page 4
“During the year 1 trustee was paid a total of £10 in respect of travel (previous year: nil). Trustee remuneration and benefits No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.” — page 12
Trustees
- DAVID KEITH HONEYBONE
- Kaley Andrea Kramer
- Peter Keith Carson
- Sarah Hoyes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £472k | £437k |
| 31/03/2024 | £492k | £371k |
| 31/03/2023 | £316k | £339k |
| 31/03/2022 | £282k | £219k |
| 31/03/2021 | £260k | £182k |
Common questions
Is MANUEL BRAVO PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £34,780 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £353,346. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £167,164 fall within the established policy target range of £130,630 to £261,260, representing three to six months of budgeted expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MANUEL BRAVO PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MANUEL BRAVO PROJECT as a grant recipient include JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS, THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, DISRUPT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | FY2022 | £500k | Advice and Representation |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £84k | Grants & Donations |
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | FY2025 | £83k | Advice and Representation |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £55k | Grants |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k | |
| DISRUPT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | Migrant Rights and Racial Justice |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 05/08/2026 | £35k | A grant to Manuel Bravo Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 24/04/2025 | £25k | A grant to Manuel Bravo Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 13/09/2024 | £4k | A grant to Manuel Bravo Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2024 | £239k | Leeds Volunteer Interpreter Service (Leeds VIS) |
| A B Charitable Trust | 14/03/2024 | £25k | A grant to Manuel Bravo Project |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £22k | Project Funding |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/04/2023 | £25k | A grant to Manuel Bravo Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 23/04/2020 | £20k | A grant to Manuel Bravo Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 15/10/2018 | £10k | A grant to Manuel Bravo Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 04/07/2017 | £10k | A grant to Manuel Bravo Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 26/01/2016 | £10k | legal advice for persons seeking asylum |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2015 | £434k | Manuel Bravo Project: Case Work. |
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/10/2014 | £10k | Free legal advice for asylum seekers. |
| A B Charitable Trust | 09/07/2013 | £10k | Free legal advice for asylum seekers |