FRIENDS OF ASHA (GB)
Working, primarily in partnership with the Asha Community Health & Development Society in Delhi's slums, to relieve the distress of people who are in need or hardship due to their circumstances or who are suffering because of age or sickness, to promote the protection and preservation of good health by providing affordable medical services and personal and community health education .
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £126,455 to £78,605, resulting in a net payment of £47,850 against total receipts of £210,216. The charity's reserves policy is not to retain significant reserves, and unrestricted reserves are currently held in cash and bank balances. No material uncertainty or going concern issues are disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of Friends of Asha (GB) not to retain significant reserves but to distribute income when appropriate recipients and projects are identified.” — page 9
Trustees
- David Graham Finchchair
- Amanda Rachel Clegg
- David Briggs
- Dr RICHARD HOGBEN
- Helen Finch
- MR FREDDY MARTIN
- NIGEL IEUAN REES
- Paul Hamilton Weston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £210k | £258k |
| 31/03/2024 | £206k | £109k |
| 31/03/2023 | £213k | £261k |
| 31/03/2022 | £417k | £369k |
| 31/03/2021 | £238k | £248k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF ASHA (GB) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £126,455 to £78,605, resulting in a net payment of £47,850 against total receipts of £210,216. The charity's reserves policy is not to retain significant reserves, and unrestricted reserves are currently held in cash and bank balances. No material uncertainty or going concern issues are disclosed in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF ASHA (GB)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF ASHA (GB) as a grant recipient include WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2023 | £0 | Global Partnerships |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AHAVAS SHALOM TRUST | 1 | £348k |
| CHALFORDS LIMITED | 1 | £200k |
| GEFEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £73k |
| MW (CL) FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| BESIYATA | 1 | £42k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £36k |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £27k |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE
- THE ASHA FOUNDATION
- FRIENDS OF CHARITY INTERNATIONAL
- FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF ORISSA
- THE FRIENDS OF ASOS CHESED
- ASHFIELD VOLUNTARY ACTION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF ASHA (GB) | £210k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE | £223k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASHA FOUNDATION | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF CHARITY INTERNATIONAL | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF ORISSA | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF ASOS CHESED | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |