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Bala Children's Centre Kenya

Also known as: Bala Orphanage Kenya

The charity engages in 2 activities: 1) raising funds within the UK and 2) creating businesses in Western Kenya that will allow the Children?s Centre to become sustainable for its day-to-day running costs. The centre cares for around 300 orphans and needy children, providing primary and secondary education. The children live on site or with extended local family groups and are fed and cared for.

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Activities & Mission

The charity engages in 2 activities: 1) raising funds within the UK and 2) creating businesses in Western Kenya that will allow the Children?s Centre to become sustainable for its day-to-day running costs. The centre cares for around 300 orphans and needy children, providing primary and secondary education. The children live on site or with extended local family groups and are fed and cared for.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£55,719
Latest Expenditure
£55,663

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£55,719
£55,6630 / 3
2024
£75,369
£82,7250 / 3
2023
£87,144
£78,8580 / 6
2022
£52,546
£55,0750 / 7
2021
£53,898
£59,2960 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bala Children's Centre Kenya

What does Bala Children's Centre Kenya do?

The charity engages in 2 activities: 1) raising funds within the UK and 2) creating businesses in Western Kenya that will allow the Children?s Centre to become sustainable for its day-to-day running costs. The centre cares for around 300 orphans and needy children, providing primary and secondary education. The children live on site or with extended local family groups and are fed and cared for.

How much income did Bala Children's Centre Kenya report in 2025?

Bala Children's Centre Kenya reported total income of £56k and reported expenditure of £56k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bala Children's Centre Kenya registered as a charity?

Bala Children's Centre Kenya was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2003 as charity number 1101120. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Bala Children's Centre Kenya?

Bala Children's Centre Kenya is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD DORIAN FERDINANDO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bala Children's Centre Kenya operate?

Bala Children's Centre Kenya operates across 2 areas: Kenya and Gloucestershire.

Is Bala Children's Centre Kenya a registered charity?

Yes — Bala Children's Centre Kenya is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101120.

Details

Address
Orchard House
Bagbury Lane
Restrop
Purton
SWINDON
SN5 4LX
Registration Date
9 December 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003302
Charity Number
1101120

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Trustees

RICHARD DORIAN FERDINANDO Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
MAURA VIVIENNE FERDINANDO
Paul Hargreaves MA

Also Known As

  • Bala Orphanage Kenya

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