Born To Be Beautiful
Born to be Beautiful empowers women who are held in the grip of poverty and discrimination by teaching marketable vocational skills in beauty therapy. Once trained students are supported to set up their own businesses or finding gainful employment. We operate in Uganda and India.
Activities & Mission
Born to be Beautiful empowers women who are held in the grip of poverty and discrimination by teaching marketable vocational skills in beauty therapy. Once trained students are supported to set up their own businesses or finding gainful employment. We operate in Uganda and India.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Born to Be Beautiful (organisation 5022263)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,176 | £9,008 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £4,835 | £6,544 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £263 | £317 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2021 | £16,637 | £527 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2020 | £15,914 | £1,145 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Born To Be Beautiful
What does Born To Be Beautiful do?
Born to be Beautiful empowers women who are held in the grip of poverty and discrimination by teaching marketable vocational skills in beauty therapy. Once trained students are supported to set up their own businesses or finding gainful employment. We operate in Uganda and India.
How much income did Born To Be Beautiful report in 2024?
Born To Be Beautiful reported total income of £5k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Born To Be Beautiful registered as a charity?
Born To Be Beautiful was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2020 as charity number 1188397. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Born To Be Beautiful?
Born To Be Beautiful is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is LALE AKHRASS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Born To Be Beautiful operate?
Born To Be Beautiful operates across 3 areas: India, Uganda and Cambridgeshire.
Is Born To Be Beautiful a registered charity?
Yes — Born To Be Beautiful is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188397.
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