LITTLE LIVES UK
Little Lives UK empowers disadvantaged children and young people by providing free mental health support and donating devices for education. We also promote sustainability by encouraging donations of unwanted items to help create a greener world.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £71,800 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income of £1,481,273 and expenditure of £1,409,473. Unrestricted reserves stood at £687,401, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £225,000. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Two employees received emoluments within the range £80,000 to £89,999” — page 28
“Two employees received emoluments within the range £80,000 to £89,999” — page 28
“The charity's wholly owned trading subsidiary, Little Lives UK Trading Ltd” — page 25
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2025) to £80,000 - £89,999 (FY2026).
Funders the charity credits
- The Co-operative
- Tartan Army Children’s Charity
- Fitch Ratings
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- Lotta-Maija Salmi
- Szonja Borcsokne Budai
- Yauheni Sysoyeu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £199k | £113k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE LIVES UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £71,800 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income of £1,481,273 and expenditure of £1,409,473. Unrestricted reserves stood at £687,401, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £225,000. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by MC Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of LITTLE LIVES UK earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,000 - £89,999 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds LITTLE LIVES UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LITTLE LIVES UK as a grant recipient include THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| CLARA E BURGESS CHARITY | 1 | £591k |
| THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £400k |
| PURPOSEFUL VENTURES | 1 | £360k |
| THE ALEXANDER MOSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £350k |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £264k |
| QUINTESSENTIALLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £218k |
Charities like this
- LITTLE MIRACLES CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
- LITTLELIFTS
- LIVNOS BAYIS LIMITED
- LITTLE VILLAGE
- SUPPORTING LIVES
- CHILDLIFE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE LIVES UK | £1.5m | £80,000 - £89,999 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE MIRACLES CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLELIFTS | £777k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIVNOS BAYIS LIMITED | £162k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE VILLAGE | £4.0m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| SUPPORTING LIVES | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |