BEING THE CURE
Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of heroes in society through evidence-based character education that instills values such as kindness, honesty, and humility in every child. We do this through our heroism framework which helps to nurture the moral compass of children and young people, preventing them from making negative life choices that may lead to anti-social attitudes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £2,447 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income increasing by 67% to £27,858. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three months of operating costs and concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The total income for the year 2024–25 was £27,858, of which 37% was restricted income and 63% was unrestricted income.” — page 16
“The minimum amount to be designated as Operating Reserve is established in an amount sufficient to maintain ongoing operations and programs for a minimum of three months.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/06/2024)
Trustees
- Kayser Izardchair
- Deborah Speakman
- Georgina Pick
- Manjit Gill
- Sara Poloni
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £17k | £19k |
| 31/03/2023 | £7k | £4k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £1k |
| 31/03/2021 | £2k | £1k |
Common questions
Is BEING THE CURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £2,447 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income increasing by 67% to £27,858. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three months of operating costs and concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEING THE CURE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEING THE CURE as a grant recipient include CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION, ONE NEWHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| ONE NEWHAM | FY2024 | £500 | Westfield Better Places 2030—Newham Community Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2025 | £9k | Saturday School for Heroism |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2022 | £10k | Saturday School for Heroism |