KEEP ME BREATHING
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £73,546 against a policy target of covering four to five months of outgoings, currently estimated at £35,000. Although the charity reported a net expenditure for the period, the unrestricted funds remain above the stated policy minimum. The trustees confirmed there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Keep Me Breathing aims to hold an amount as a reserve which is intended to cover regular monthly outgoings for around four to five months, including financial, IT charges and staff costs, which currently amounts to £35,000.” — page 2
“Trustee, Mr J D Oakley, was paid £21,233 (2024: £nil) during the year for undertaking various management roles including driving the charity’s fundraising activity, and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with research and medical professionals.” — page 18
“Trustee, Mr J D Oakley, was paid £21,233 (2024: £nil) during the year for undertaking various management roles including driving the charity’s fundraising activity, and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with research and medical professionals.” — page 18
“Mr J Oakley is the managing director of James Oakley Media Limited. James Oakley Media Limited provided a start up loan to the charity of £20,000 in the previous period, of which £10,000 has been repaid. The remaining balance has been waivered, leaving £nil (2024 - £15,000) outstanding at the period-end.” — page 21
“Trustee, Mr J D Oakley, was paid £21,233 (2024: £nil) during the year for undertaking various management roles including driving the charity’s fundraising activity, and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with research and medical professionals.” — page 18
“Mr J Oakley is the managing director of James Oakley Media Limited. James Oakley Media Limited provided a start up loan to the charity of £20,000 in the previous period, of which £10,000 has been repaid. The remaining balance has been waivered, leaving £nil (2024 - £15,000) outstanding at the period-end.” — page 21
“Trustee, Mr J D Oakley, was paid £21,233 (2024: £nil) during the year for undertaking various management roles including driving the charity’s fundraising activity, and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with research and medical professionals.” — page 18
“Mr J Oakley is the managing director of James Oakley Media Limited. James Oakley Media Limited provided a start up loan to the charity of £20,000 in the previous period, of which £10,000 has been repaid. The remaining balance has been waivered, leaving £nil (2024 - £15,000) outstanding at the period-end.” — page 21
Trustees
- James Oakleychair
- ELOISE FRANCIS KENT
- Emma Lucas
- Stephanie Roberts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £134k | £175k |
| 30/09/2023 | £345k | £32k |
Common questions
Is KEEP ME BREATHING financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £73,546 against a policy target of covering four to five months of outgoings, currently estimated at £35,000. Although the charity reported a net expenditure for the period, the unrestricted funds remain above the stated policy minimum. The trustees confirmed there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KEEP ME BREATHING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KEEP ME BREATHING as a grant recipient include THE SACHS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k |
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £872k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £419k |
| THE MICHAEL COWAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £100k |
| THE JAMES TUDOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 1 | £10k |