Bk's Heroes
Analysis
Bk's Heroes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in May 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bk's Heroes reported income of £16k and spending of £8,614, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £14k to £16k (+16%), an average of +3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 117%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Bk's Heroes sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Local Epileptics Friends Association (£16k), The Kendrick and Sylvia Edwards Charitable Trust (£16k) and The Tezmae Charitable Trust (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Raising awareness of Brain and Kidney disease and funds for research into cures, treatment and care for people suffering from them. Financial and physical support for sufferers and there families during their challengesFunds are being raised via donation, sporting events and social gatherings including music concerts, comedy nights and balls.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Local Epileptics Friends Association | Hessle | £16k |
| The Kendrick and Sylvia Edwards Charitable Trust | Shrewsbury | £16k |
| The Tezmae Charitable Trust | London | £16k |
| South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team/Tim Achub Ogofau de a Chanolbarth Cymru | Cardiff | £16k |