BENNU
The charity provides therapeutic support to children in school.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AMONG CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BY THE PROVISION OF: A) THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN SCHOOLS;B) SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND CARERS OF SUCH CHILDREN;C) TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF TO ENABLE THEM TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS ISSUES OF MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS; ANDD) THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR PERSONS SUFFERING FROM BEREAVEMENT OR LOSS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £5,639 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £3,057. The trustees confirmed that the charity had no funds materially in deficit and that the going concern basis remains appropriate. The charity operates with minimal support costs and has not incurred any employee remuneration or pension contributions during the period.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 75
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 5
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 2
Trustees
- Angela Moore
- BONITA CATTLE
- Neil Lawrence
- Oluwasegun Oyenigba
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £37k |
| 31/03/2024 | £47k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £41k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £67k |
| 31/03/2021 | £80k | £79k |
Common questions
Is BENNU financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £5,639 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £3,057. The trustees confirmed that the charity had no funds materially in deficit and that the going concern basis remains appropriate. The charity operates with minimal support costs and has not incurred any employee remuneration or pension contributions during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £150k |
| FRANKGIVING LIMITED | 1 | £74k |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £54k |
| THE DYNA AND FALA WEINSTOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
| THE RAYNE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| BESIYATA | 1 | £15k |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £15k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENNU | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Menheniot Pre-school | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACHEINU LIMITED | £552k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ANEINU LIMITED | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEAL PROJECT | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BCH TRUST | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |