SOUTHALL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
-Operating a community resource centre for disadvantaged community organisations in Southall and developing local community cohesion work- Providing hot desks, meeting space, fundraising assistance, use of postal address, training etc to community groups-Involvement in local or sub-regional VCS partnerships -empowering and informing residents and community groups about local issues
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £162,527 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £33,297. The trustees and auditors confirmed the charity is a going concern, noting that prudent financial management and increased grant income allowed the organization to rebuild its unrestricted reserves. The charity operates with six employees and relies heavily on volunteers, with no trustee remuneration paid during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income 35,480 596,146 631,626” — page 13
“The level of unrestricted reserves should not exceed 30% of SCA's total annual income. Should reserves significantly exceed this level the Board will draw up a plan to use any additional reserves to invest in development of the organisation and long-term sustainability” — page 6
“The charity paid Catbird Ltd £594 for stationery costs (2024: £1,977). The charity's trustee Mr R Jain is also the director director of Catbird Ltd.” — page 24
“£3,225 paid to Mahila Sabha (2024: £2,025) . The charity's trustee Ms Sarbjit Bhachu is a member of 4 managing commitee of Mahila Sabha” — page 24
“The charity paid Catbird Ltd £594 for stationery costs (2024: £1,977). The charity's trustee Mr R Jain is also the director director of Catbird Ltd.” — page 24
“£3,225 paid to Mahila Sabha (2024: £2,025) . The charity's trustee Ms Sarbjit Bhachu is a member of 4 managing commitee of Mahila Sabha” — page 24
“The charity paid Catbird Ltd £594 for stationery costs (2024: £1,977). The charity's trustee Mr R Jain is also the director director of Catbird Ltd.” — page 24
“£3,225 paid to Mahila Sabha (2024: £2,025) . The charity's trustee Ms Sarbjit Bhachu is a member of 4 managing commitee of Mahila Sabha” — page 24
Funders the charity credits
- Ealing Council
- The Baring Foundation
- Trust for London
- Genomics England
- City Bridge Foundation
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/01/2015)
Trustees
- Ahmed Mohamed
- Alexander Bjorn Aman Frank
- Anjuna Kalsi
- Gopali Babra
- Harsev Singh Bains
- Jagjit Singh Sanghera
- James Jerald
- Jaskaran Singh Bholowasia
- RAVINDER KUMAR JAIN
- SARABJIT BHACHU
- Tajinder Paul Singh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £632k | £469k |
| 31/03/2024 | £397k | £363k |
| 31/03/2023 | £331k | £270k |
| 31/03/2022 | £194k | £243k |
| 31/03/2021 | £307k | £239k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHALL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £162,527 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £33,297. The trustees and auditors confirmed the charity is a going concern, noting that prudent financial management and increased grant income allowed the organization to rebuild its unrestricted reserves. The charity operates with six employees and relies heavily on volunteers, with no trustee remuneration paid during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RehncyShaheen Chartered Accountants.
Who funds SOUTHALL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTHALL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE as a grant recipient include JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, NFL FOUNDATION UK, BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £148k | Caretaker’s Cottage Programme Wraparound mental health support for children and families |
| NFL FOUNDATION UK | FY2024 | £14k | |
| BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £827 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 02/05/2025 | £68k | Grant to Southall Community Alliance |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/09/2023 | £543k | Grant to Southall Community Alliance |
| Greater London Authority | 11/12/2021 | £29k | Grant to Southall Community Alliance |
| City Bridge Foundation | 28/01/2021 | £94k | Grant to Southall Community Alliance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2020 | £94k | SCA- Food Aid and Capacity Building |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/08/2019 | £165k | 'Different Voices' |
| Greater London Authority | 01/07/2019 | £7k | 'Rainbow Sports' project |
| Greater London Authority | 20/03/2017 | £8k | Grant to Southall Community Alliance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2016 | £9k | 'Southall - Saree's, Steel Bands and Samosas' |
| Greater London Authority | 15/01/2015 | £1k | Grant to Southall Community Alliance |
| City Bridge Foundation | 09/05/2013 | £32k | Grant to Southall Community Alliance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2011 | £8k | 'Learn Fast' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/01/2011 | £103k | Healthier Futures |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/11/2010 | £7k | Wild Things |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2009 | £8k | smART works project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/10/2006 | £8k | Healthy Bites Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2005 | £162k | Pilot Community Resources Centre |