Where every naira goes.
Trust is everything in our work. We publish exactly how funds are raised and spent — so you can give with complete confidence. Figures below cover the 2024 financial year.
Funded by people who care.
Bales of Mercy is a registered non-profit in Lagos, home to over 120 children. We’re funded almost entirely by individual donors and monthly sponsors — which is exactly why we account for every naira in public.
Spending, broken down.
For every ₦100 you give, more than ₦90 goes directly to caring for our children. Here is the full picture for 2024.
Income & expenditure, 2024
Where it came from
Where it went
Surplus of ₦9.7M carried forward as a reserve fund for emergencies and the children’s long-term needs.
Governance & registration
Bales of Mercy is a registered non-profit, overseen by a volunteer board of trustees and accountable to the children, families and donors we serve.
Four promises we keep
A receipt for every gift
Every donation, large or small, is acknowledged with a receipt you can keep.
Independently audited
Our books are reviewed by an external auditor and published here each year.
Your data is protected
We never sell or share donor information. Read our privacy commitment in full.
Low overhead, by design
We keep admin costs under 10% so the vast majority of your gift reaches the children.
Giving, answered
What percentage of my gift reaches the children?
Are your accounts audited?
Can I get a receipt for my donation?
How do I give by bank transfer?
Questions about our finances? Get in touch — we’re always happy to explain.