HELP CHANGE LIVES
Helping very vulnerable people around the world in the following ways: through the advancement of education with the aim of reducing poverty, provision of food, water, clothing, shelter, health aids and income generating opportunities to underprivileged persons, and contributing to social and economic development.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £64,489 at year-end, with a reserves policy to hold funds covering four months of forecast expenditure. The trustees report that 100% of non-trustee donations were spent on projects, as trustees covered all administrative and fundraising costs, resulting in a net movement in funds of £12,571 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Our main source of funds this year was donations from trustees and related parties (53%, prior year 70%).” — page 7
“Our reserves policy is to hold at least enough funds to cover legally committed expenditure and forecast expenditure for the next four months.” — page 7
“Donations from Parus Shah (related party and trustee of Help Change Lives) amounted to £303,402 (prior year amount £261,593)” — page 16
“53% (prior year 70%) of funds were raised from trustees and related parties. The amount includes Gift Aid and corporate matching.” — page 7
“Donations from Parus Shah (related party and trustee of Help Change Lives) amounted to £303,402 (prior year amount £261,593)” — page 16
“53% (prior year 70%) of funds were raised from trustees and related parties. The amount includes Gift Aid and corporate matching.” — page 7
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Pallvee Shah FCA CTAchair
- Parus Mahendra Shah BSc, MSc
- Prashant Amatya BSc, FCA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £600k | £588k |
| 31/03/2024 | £390k | £413k |
| 31/03/2023 | £365k | £337k |
| 31/03/2022 | £197k | £183k |
| 31/03/2021 | £82k | £83k |
Common questions
Is HELP CHANGE LIVES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £64,489 at year-end, with a reserves policy to hold funds covering four months of forecast expenditure. The trustees report that 100% of non-trustee donations were spent on projects, as trustees covered all administrative and fundraising costs, resulting in a net movement in funds of £12,571 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HELP CHANGE LIVES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HELP CHANGE LIVES as a grant recipient include THE KAYS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KAYS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £50k | The grant helps very vulnerable people around the world in the following ways: through the advancement of education with the aim of reducing poverty, provision |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE MOULDING FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| TARPORLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| EARL OF CHESTER'S FUND | 1 | £7k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREWS CHURCH, CLEVEDON | 1 | £2k |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| DEWSBURY WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER
- HAYAT HUMANITARIAN AID
- PURPOSE OF LIFE
- CHANGING LIVES CHARITY
- 52 LIVES
- We Change Lives (WCL)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELP CHANGE LIVES | £600k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER | £2.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HAYAT HUMANITARIAN AID | £459k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PURPOSE OF LIFE | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHANGING LIVES CHARITY | £757k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 52 LIVES | £370k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |