ASHA-NEPAL
A human rights organisation working for women and children in Nepal.Main activities are rehabilitation of women and children rescued from having been trafficked into India, support and refuge for women who have been physically and/or sexually abused, support for women and children who have contracted HIV.Educational, vocational & health projects. Refuge, half way home & HIV clinic.
Objects
1) TO RELIEVE POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SICKNESS AMONGST NEPALESE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING ANY SUCH HOMES, HOSPITALS, SHELTERS OR OTHER INSTITUTES AS ARE NECESSARY.2) TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL EDUCATION OF NEPALESE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN, AND IN PARTICULAR, REGARDING THEIR OWN MORAL WELFARE.3) TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE MORAL DANGERS FACED BY CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased from £17,572 to £18,560 during the year, with unrestricted reserves rising to £3,821. The charity reported a net income of £988 for the year, funded primarily by donations and charitable activities. The trustees consider reserves adequate to meet continuing obligations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In the Trustees’ view, the reserves should provide the charity with adequate financial stability and the means for it to meet its charitable objectives for the foreseeable future.” — page 15
“During the year £4,410 (2023: £3,420) was paid out to Smriti Khadka as a salary, in recognition of services performed on behalf of the Charity in running the centre in Nepal.” — page 19
“In addition to this, £9,812 (2022: £0) was paid out in respect of travel expenses for Andrea Ubhi, Amy Baker and Nicholas Ubhi (Trustees).” — page 19
“During the year £4,410 (2023: £3,420) was paid out to Smriti Khadka as a salary, in recognition of services performed on behalf of the Charity in running the centre in Nepal.” — page 19
“In addition to this, £9,812 (2022: £0) was paid out in respect of travel expenses for Andrea Ubhi, Amy Baker and Nicholas Ubhi (Trustees).” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dr ANDREA RUTH UBHI BChDchair
- Dr Nicholas Timothy Jagar Ubhi MBBS BSc
- PETER MICHAEL BASHFORD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £48k |
| 31/12/2023 | £33k | £34k |
| 31/12/2022 | £68k | £108k |
| 31/12/2021 | £58k | £29k |
| 31/12/2020 | £35k | £41k |
Common questions
Is ASHA-NEPAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased from £17,572 to £18,560 during the year, with unrestricted reserves rising to £3,821. The charity reported a net income of £988 for the year, funded primarily by donations and charitable activities. The trustees consider reserves adequate to meet continuing obligations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ASHA-NEPAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASHA-NEPAL as a grant recipient include SSP FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 |