Dawn Charitable Trust
Established since 1993, provides multilingual counselling service to support emotional & mental health in a culturally -sensitive women-only environment; men supported from 4-8 pm. Offers: counselling internships and volunteer training opportunities; educational, cultural, and recreational facilities including performing arts to alleviate isolation amongst the elderly - Asian & BAME women.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £174,941, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations for three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £50,096 for the year, having spent £132,217 on charitable activities against total income of £182,313.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 7
“None of the trustees apart from Mrs S Kalha received any remuneration during the year. Mrs S Kalha was paid consultancy fees amounting to £20,000 (2024 - Enil) for services that were provided in addition to the normal trustee duties.” — page 22
“Mrs S Kalha was paid consultancy fees amounting to £20,000 (2024 - Enil) for services that were provided in addition to the normal trustee duties.”
“Mrs M Chaggar, Ms R Dave and Mrs S Kalha were also reimbursed event, travelling and sundry expenses amounting to £1,500 (2024 - £1,500). These are included in governance costs as part of sundry expenses.” — page 22
“Mrs S Kalha was paid consultancy fees amounting to £20,000 (2024 - Enil) for services that were provided in addition to the normal trustee duties.”
“Mrs M Chaggar, Ms R Dave and Mrs S Kalha were also reimbursed event, travelling and sundry expenses amounting to £1,500 (2024 - £1,500). These are included in governance costs as part of sundry expenses.” — page 22
Trustees
- RANI KALHAchair
- Mindi Chaggar
- NEERU SINGH
- Richa Dave
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £182k | £132k |
| 31/03/2024 | £69k | £94k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £109k |
| 31/03/2022 | £44k | £95k |
| 31/03/2021 | £248k | £69k |
Common questions
Is Dawn Charitable Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £174,941, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations for three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £50,096 for the year, having spent £132,217 on charitable activities against total income of £182,313. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Dawn Charitable Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Dawn Charitable Trust as a grant recipient include LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION | FY2021 | £50k | counselling support to victims of domestic abuse |
| LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 13/12/2024 | £100k | Grant to DAWN CHARITABLE TRUST (DAWN) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2024 | £401k | Dawn Mental Health & Social Wellbeing Services Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2023 | £10k | Dawn - Caring; Sharing; Learning & Laughter |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/11/2020 | £10k | DAWN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £10k | Caring, Sharing, Learning & Laughter |
| UK government | 01/01/2019 | £10k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/12/2004 | £2k | Domestic Violence Project |
| UK government | — | £20k | Rosa Fund, Tampon Tax |