RAHAB PROJECT
Pastoral care and practical support to women affected by prostitution and human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Founded in 2009 under the leadership of Sisters Adoratrices, the charity is a continued expression of the Sisters' unique charism & apostolic mission, which is over 150 years old with currently 153 social projects in 23 countries supporting over 11,000 women annually.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £38,269 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £213,767. Per the trustees' report, these reserves are currently above the stated policy target of retaining between £70,000 and £100,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have assessed the charity’s requirements and consider that between six and nine months running costs which amounts to between £70,000 to £100,000 should be retained in reserves.” — page 6
Trustees
- Kevin Hyland OBEchair
- Carole Ann Murphy
- Fr Matthew Blake OCD
- Miriam Cakebread
- SISTER ANTONIA LOPEZ ARROYO
- SISTER DOLY MATHEW
- Sarah Louise Minns
- Sister Maria Luisa Puglisi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £180k | £142k |
| 31/03/2024 | £146k | £101k |
| 31/03/2023 | £84k | £127k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £108k |
| 31/03/2021 | £239k | £198k |
Common questions
Is RAHAB PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £38,269 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £213,767. Per the trustees' report, these reserves are currently above the stated policy target of retaining between £70,000 and £100,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RAHAB PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RAHAB PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE GROCERS' CHARITY, LONDON CATALYST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Youth |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/08/2025 | £20k | Outreach support for women who have been trafficked for sexual exploitation |
| City Bridge Foundation | 08/10/2024 | £109k | Grant to Rahab Project Limited |
| City Bridge Foundation | 02/08/2022 | £104k | Grant to Rahab Project Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2021 | £10k | Wellbeing@Rahab |
| UK government | 14/12/2020 | £790 | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| UK government | 03/12/2020 | £23k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2016 | £664k | WGI Stage 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2015 | £4k | WGI Stage 2 |