MANDELA8
To advance arts, culture and heritage in Princes Park and the surrounding areas of Liverpool 8 for public benefit through the installation of a memorial to Nelson Mandela and a series of educational programmes promoting diversity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £26,636 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £76,327 to £49,691. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Unrestricted reserves stood at £37,350, which the trustees describe as being developed for sustainability, though no specific policy target amount is stated.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year S Bassey, a Trustee was reimbursed £691 travel expenses incurred on Charitable activity.” — page 20
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Torus Foundation
Trustees
- SONIA BASSEY MBEchair
- David Brown
- Joseph Mark Campbell
- Lesley Woodbridge
- Michelle Cox
- Paul Duhaney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £88k | £115k |
| 31/03/2024 | £84k | £67k |
| 31/03/2023 | £137k | £236k |
| 31/03/2022 | £67k | £54k |
| 31/03/2021 | £151k | £60k |
Common questions
Is MANDELA8 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £26,636 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £76,327 to £49,691. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Unrestricted reserves stood at £37,350, which the trustees describe as being developed for sustainability, though no specific policy target amount is stated. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MANDELA8?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MANDELA8 as a grant recipient include SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/02/2020 | £95k | "Paxton's Princes Park Mandela Memorial and legacy programme Liverpool 8" |