THE LONDON CHURCHES FUND FOR DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS
The charity provides small grants to organizations within Greater London that are meeting the welfare needs of destitute asylum-seekers and refugees. Allocation is prioritised to member organizations of the London Churches Refugee Network, non-members may also apply. This ecumenical fund relies on donations from individuals, churches and other charitable foundations to relieve this form of destitu
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted reserves of £33,697 at the end of the year, having incurred a small deficit of £1,638 against total receipts of £51,973. The trustees report that the charity has no paid staff and relies entirely on volunteers and trustees to manage its operations and fundraising. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act and the accounts accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“Foundation Donors £ 19,139”
Trustees
- Simon Loveittchair
- BETHAN ANGHARAD LANT
- CHRIS BRICE
- Gillian Angela Dare
- Matthew Lloyd
- ROBINA ANNE PENELOPE RAFFERTY MBE, BA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £52k | £54k |
| 31/12/2024 | £55k | £60k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £55k |
| 31/12/2022 | £51k | £54k |
| 31/12/2021 | £55k | £46k |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON CHURCHES FUND FOR DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted reserves of £33,697 at the end of the year, having incurred a small deficit of £1,638 against total receipts of £51,973. The trustees report that the charity has no paid staff and relies entirely on volunteers and trustees to manage its operations and fundraising. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act and the accounts accorded with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.