CARAVAN OF MERCY
the charity aims to relieve the poverty and suffering of those in developing countries.through education, food, housing, water provision and sponsorship programmes.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £560,567 to £514,134, with unrestricted reserves standing at £237,976. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources for the year, driven by charitable activities expenditure exceeding incoming resources. The independent examiner noted that accounting records were not kept in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the charity paid travel costs to Syria, Gambia, Ghana and India amounting to £14,940.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Ahmed Ali Gulam Patel
- EBRAHIM IQBAL PATEL
- MOOSA PATEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £785k | £727k |
| 31/03/2024 | £655k | £702k |
| 31/03/2023 | £898k | £779k |
| 31/03/2022 | £918k | £903k |
| 31/03/2021 | £795k | £802k |
Common questions
Is CARAVAN OF MERCY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £560,567 to £514,134, with unrestricted reserves standing at £237,976. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources for the year, driven by charitable activities expenditure exceeding incoming resources. The independent examiner noted that accounting records were not kept in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.