THE GOOD LIFE ORPHANAGE & SBM SCHOOL
To relieve sickness & poverty amongst children & young people through the provision and operation of The Good Life orphanage in Kenya.To advance in life and relieve the needs of the children by providing financial support to the orphanage & school.To provide a good quality education at St Bernadette Mary School which adjoins The Good Life Orphanage in Kenya.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,780 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £313,451. The trustees note that the charity's activities are dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntary donations, creating a dependency on future funding streams. Despite the deficit, the board remains satisfied that the charity can continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to 12 months of operating costs for the Kenyan institutions, ensuring stability and continuity of services should income fluctuate.” — page 8
“The charitable activities are entirely dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntary donations as well as trading revenues. As a consequence, the going concern basis is dependent on the future flow of these uncertain funding streams.” — page 19
Trustees
- BRENDAN JAMES MAHER
- ELIOT JAMES POWELL
- Kevin Maguire
- MATTHEW WILLIAM MAHER
- SINEAD MAGUIRE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £351k | £354k |
| 30/11/2023 | £222k | £196k |
| 30/11/2022 | £271k | £233k |
| 30/11/2021 | £207k | £121k |
| 30/11/2020 | £191k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE GOOD LIFE ORPHANAGE & SBM SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,780 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £313,451. The trustees note that the charity's activities are dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntary donations, creating a dependency on future funding streams. Despite the deficit, the board remains satisfied that the charity can continue as a going concern.