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Make My Day Better Limited

For the prevention or relief of poverty and the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the charity: funds research into complementary and alternative medicine, makes grants to individuals in cases of demonstrable hardship or need, supports education and makes grants to institutions and charities who are able to carry out activities that further the objects of Make My Day Better.

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Activities & Mission

For the prevention or relief of poverty and the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the charity: funds research into complementary and alternative medicine, makes grants to individuals in cases of demonstrable hardship or need, supports education and makes grants to institutions and charities who are able to carry out activities that further the objects of Make My Day Better.

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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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,650,000
Latest Expenditure
£1,816,384

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,650,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,816,384
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,367
Grants to Institutions £1,781,393
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,650,000
£1,816,384£1,816,384£68,745£68,7450 / 0
2024
£756,127
£963,057£962,923£235,129£235,1290 / 0
2023
£750,000
£573,938£573,722£442,059£442,0590 / 0
2022
£650,000
£1,289,422£1,289,206£265,997£265,9970 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Make My Day Better Limited

What does Make My Day Better Limited do?

For the prevention or relief of poverty and the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the charity: funds research into complementary and alternative medicine, makes grants to individuals in cases of demonstrable hardship or need, supports education and makes grants to institutions and charities who are able to carry out activities that further the objects of Make My Day Better.

How much income did Make My Day Better Limited report in 2025?

Make My Day Better Limited reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Make My Day Better Limited?

Make My Day Better Limited has a program ratio of 110.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Make My Day Better Limited registered as a charity?

Make My Day Better Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 2010 as charity number 1139533. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Make My Day Better Limited?

Make My Day Better Limited is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTINE BURROWES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Make My Day Better Limited operate?

Make My Day Better Limited operates across 7 areas, including Cambodia, India, Kenya and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Make My Day Better Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Make My Day Better Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139533.

Details

Address
37 QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET
LONDON
SE1 2BT
Registration Date
29 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010864
Charity Number
1139533

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Trustees

CHRISTINE BURROWES Chair
JOHN CHRISTOPHER PHELPS

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