MAA SHANTI LTD
Registered charity 1105305 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ASIAN WOMEN LONE PARENTS ASSOCIATION, AWALPA
We support Asian mothers who are fleeing domestic abuse. Our services enable women to gain support and understanding within a safe and confidential environment. We provide advocacy, guidance, emotional support, workshops, social activities, referrals and signposting. We currently employ 6 paid members of staff.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £56,895 for the year, resulting in total funds of £70,475. The trustees report that free/unrestricted reserves of £53,686 are below the stated policy target of £67,000, though they remain above the minimum three-month threshold. The organization notes challenges in securing funding but confirms adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £54k)
“At current levels of expenditure, the reserves target is £67,000. As per 2024-25 accounts we have free reserves of £53,686”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
- Ambika Sharma
- Humaa Jamil
- Jigisha Lock
- Mahreen Mir
- Nikita Mistry
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Brent · Camden · Ealing · Hounslow · Islington · Newham · Tower Hamlets
Income and spending
Common questions
Is MAA SHANTI LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £56,895 for the year, resulting in total funds of £70,475. The trustees report that free/unrestricted reserves of £53,686 are below the stated policy target of £67,000, though they remain above the minimum three-month threshold. The organization notes challenges in securing funding but confirms adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MAA SHANTI LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MAA SHANTI LTD as a grant recipient include LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES, CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION, ROSA FUND, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, THE INDIGO TRUST.
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