Sentebale
The principal activity of the charity is to raise funds and awareness, and to distribute money for the specific charitable purposes of supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Lesotho and elsewhere.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the charity is to raise funds and awareness, and to distribute money for the specific charitable purposes of supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Lesotho and elsewhere.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,345,000 | £4,977,000 | £4,423,000 | £567,000 | £232,000 | 125 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,406,000 | £3,780,000 | £3,394,000 | £2,190,000 | £1,597,000 | 107 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,545,000 | £3,593,000 | £2,772,000 | £2,576,000 | £864,000 | 127 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,127,000 | £3,026,000 | £2,530,000 | £1,622,000 | £1,561,000 | 104 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,391,000 | £2,833,000 | £2,498,000 | £1,515,000 | £1,474,000 | 64 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sentebale
What does Sentebale do?
The principal activity of the charity is to raise funds and awareness, and to distribute money for the specific charitable purposes of supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Lesotho and elsewhere.
How much income did Sentebale report in 2024?
Sentebale reported total income of £3.35m and reported expenditure of £4.98m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sentebale?
Sentebale has a program ratio of 132.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sentebale registered as a charity?
Sentebale was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2006 as charity number 1113544. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Sentebale?
Sentebale is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sophie Tendai Chandauka MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sentebale operate?
Sentebale operates across 2 areas: Botswana and Lesotho.
Is Sentebale a registered charity?
Yes — Sentebale is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113544.
Details
17 Gresse Street
6 Evelyn Yard Entrance
London
W1T 1QL
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