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Red Balloon Of The Air

Also known as: Rbair

To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including, but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and appropriate on-line and face-to-face support.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including, but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and appropriate on-line and face-to-face support.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£25
Latest Expenditure
£30,887

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income under £10K (sample: 185). How is this calculated?

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

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income under £10K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 77% of UK Education charities with income under £10K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £108,333
Charitable Activities £1,527,455
Other Trading £0
Investments £48
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,414,832
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£10,466
£10,4090 / 0
2022
£176,068
£555,5050 / 6
2021
£1,635,836
£1,414,832£1,414,832£410,243£387,07368 / 9
2020
£1,384,559
£1,382,138£1,382,138£189,239£147,63460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Red Balloon Of The Air

What does Red Balloon Of The Air do?

To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including, but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and appropriate on-line and face-to-face support.

How much income did Red Balloon Of The Air report in 2023?

Red Balloon Of The Air reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Red Balloon Of The Air?

Red Balloon Of The Air has a program ratio of 86.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income under £10K (sample of 185 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Red Balloon Of The Air registered as a charity?

Red Balloon Of The Air was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 2010 as charity number 1138657. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Red Balloon Of The Air?

Red Balloon Of The Air is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Red Balloon Of The Air operate?

Red Balloon Of The Air operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Red Balloon Of The Air a registered charity?

Yes — Red Balloon Of The Air is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138657.

Details

Address
Red Balloon Educational Trust
Willow Lodge
37 High Street
Milton
Cambridge
CB24 6DF
Registration Date
28 October 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012429
Charity Number
1138657

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Trustees

Carrie Herbert
Also governs 2 other charities
Revd Professor Michael Jonathan Reiss
Also governs 4 other charities
RUTH LOSHAK
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Rbair

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