# JUST BE A CHILD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1153532
- **Other names:** JBAC, 10X10 CHALLENGE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Aug. 23, 2013
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1153532


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 Lindens, Stevenage
- **Postcode:** SG1 1ST
- **Phone:** 07737500501
- **Email:** info@justbeachild.com
- **Website:** www.justbeachild.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** To develop the capacity and skills of members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom, in particular but not exclusively, by providing opportunities for participation in community and charitable activities, so that they may better meet their needs and participate more fully in society.To advance education among disadvantaged communities in Kenya and wider Africa, in particular but not exclusively, through the provision of books and educational resources, and the establishment and development of libraries and community learning centres that create inclusive spaces for literacy and skills development.

**Activities:** We empower lives through learning and strengthening communities in the UK and Kenya. In the UK, we engage people of all ages in activities, partnerships, mutual learning and volunteering. In Kenya, we provide access to books, construction of libraries and learning centres, education, and community-led projects.  We create lasting impact in both countries.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Kenya
- Hertfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2025 | £84891 | £85224 | — | — |
| Feb. 7, 2024 | £73078 | £66761 | — | — |
| Feb. 7, 2023 | £58025 | £47539 | — | — |
| Feb. 7, 2022 | £36671 | £48640 | — | — |
| Feb. 7, 2021 | £60290 | £54035 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **DIANE BUGEJA** (Chair) — appointed March 29, 2020
- Katherine SULEIMAN — appointed Sept. 17, 2024
- Lynn Sawyer — appointed Nov. 1, 2018