APSARA ARTS
The charity exists to educate people of Asian descent in particular by the provision of arts and heritage projects so as to :- Further their understanding of Asian Arts and Heritage- Empower them and raise their self-esteem- Promote greater appreciation of Asian Art and break down barriers to community cohesion
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £77 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 March 2025. Per the trustees' report, the charity's reserves policy targets a balance equivalent to three months of unrestricted payments (£700), and the current level of reserves is described as higher than needed. The trustees also confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £4468 (2024: £5950) and restricted grants of £34084 (2024: £82364) were also received” — page 5
“It is the charity policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments, equivalent to £700 (2024: £700), to cover applications for grants and ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover support and governance costs.” — page 6
Trustees
- alpa patelchair
- DAKSHA SHAH
- reena gadher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £39k | £77k |
| 31/03/2024 | £88k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £147k | £124k |
| 31/03/2022 | £120k | £102k |
| 31/03/2021 | £55k | £68k |
Common questions
Is APSARA ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £77 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 March 2025. Per the trustees' report, the charity's reserves policy targets a balance equivalent to three months of unrestricted payments (£700), and the current level of reserves is described as higher than needed. The trustees also confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 15/01/2026 | £10k | 'Moving Desi style' |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/09/2025 | £107k | "“Our lives, not just a song & dance” (working title)" |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £21k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/01/2024 | £19k | Reengaging community |
| Sport England | 07/07/2023 | £7k | Walk, Talk & Dance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2022 | £10k | 'Mind Matters' (working title) |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/07/2022 | £18k | Capacity building |
| Sport England | 26/04/2022 | £5k | Jubilee Fund - BollyFit for Women |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/11/2021 | £96k | "I saw a god dance" |
| Greater London Authority | 16/03/2021 | £2k | London Community Story Grant |
| Sport England | 05/01/2021 | £8k | TGC CF Keep-fit Bollyfun |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/06/2020 | £4k | "COVID19 Apsara Arts" |
| Greater London Authority | 01/08/2019 | £3k | Keep fit Bollyfun, working title |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/06/2018 | £64k | "Fifty Shades of Sarees" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/09/2016 | £10k | "Every poster tells a story – World War 1 & women's role" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/05/2015 | £10k | "Surrey Street Market" |
| Greater London Authority | 10/01/2015 | £2k | Grant to Apsara Arts |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/01/2014 | £54k | "Croydon Mela" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/08/2013 | £10k | "Sharing our Bollywood stories: marking 100 years of Bollywood cinema" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2013 | £10k | Engaging and Empowering Asian Women |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/01/2012 | £44k | "Onam festival" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2010 | £10k | Reaching hard to reach, Asian women's project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/05/2009 | £48k | "Navratri festival" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/04/2009 | £10k | "Cool London, hot fashion" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/04/2006 | £25k | "Reel to Real" |