BAHA'I AGENCY FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - UNITED KINGDOM
BASED-UK exists to foster and support social and economic development learning and action as part of the Baha'i International Community's commitment to building a more unified, equitable and ever-advancing global civilisation. BASED-UK partners with local organisations overseas to assist them in enlarging the scope of their activities by channelling financial resources to them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £6,122.40 at the end of the financial year, with no creditors due within one year. The trustees report that an independent examination was conducted and no material matters requiring attention were identified.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr HELENA HASTIE
- Dr Wendy Cunningham Momen MBE
- Laura Andrea Sanchez Behar
- Nicholas Nabil Tebogo Rawhani
- Samantha Leader
- Sean Hinton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £66k |
| 31/03/2024 | £26k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £76k | £89k |
| 31/03/2022 | £57k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £65k | £65k |
Common questions
Is BAHA'I AGENCY FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - UNITED KINGDOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £6,122.40 at the end of the financial year, with no creditors due within one year. The trustees report that an independent examination was conducted and no material matters requiring attention were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BAHA'I AGENCY FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - UNITED KINGDOM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BAHA'I AGENCY FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - UNITED KINGDOM as a grant recipient include THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST, W F SOUTHALL TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- DR WENDI MOMEN — trustee here and at THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £16k | Other |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £12k | |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | Other |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Social Action |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Social Action |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | International |