GO HELP ASIA TRUST
Advancement of education and the provision of social and recreational welfare facilities to the local community in Southall and the surrounding areas.
Objects
1 TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFITS OF THE INHABITANTS OF SOUTHALL AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ACCOUNTING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS; AND2 TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE CENTRE') AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN COOPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THOSE OBJECTIVES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £3,935,108, with unrestricted general funds rising to £862,536. The trustees report that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, which they consider sufficient to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. The charity holds significant fixed assets and has secured bank loans against its freehold property.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Trust continued to enhance the property in order to ensure that further facilities become available for a Community Centre to be provided for the local community and to this extent received donations of £366,507 (2023: £360,589).” — page 3
“It is the policy of the Trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure.” — page 3
“Included within other debtors is an amount of £1,486,985 (2024: £1,351,311) due from the group undertakings. These amounts are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. Included within other creditors is an amount of £699,200 (2024: £654,326) due to the group undertakings. This amount is unsecured, interest free and payable on demand.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- BALJIT SINGH MALHI
- INDERJEET KAUR MALHI
- MR GURMAIL SINGH MALHI
- PARAMJIT KAUR MALHI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £265k | £161k |
| 31/03/2024 | £378k | £148k |
| 31/03/2023 | £363k | £115k |
| 31/03/2022 | £278k | £96k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £56k |
Common questions
Is GO HELP ASIA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £3,935,108, with unrestricted general funds rising to £862,536. The trustees report that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, which they consider sufficient to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. The charity holds significant fixed assets and has secured bank loans against its freehold property. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £40k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE NORTH WALES POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £150 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO HELP ASIA TRUST | £265k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| HAVERING ASIAN SOCIAL AND WELFARE ASSOCIATION | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) | £536k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEESIDE COMMUNITY TRUST | £599k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TAFF BARGOED DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |