SAVERA UK
Savera UK provide support/advice to individuals affected by, and at risk of honour based abuse and harmful practices in the UK. Also providing a programme of training and information to individuals and agencies and conference, to raise awareness of the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £135,082 to £95,357, while the charity's reserves policy targets six months of operating costs (£162,660). The filing notes that funding opportunities have been dramatically reduced, yet the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Savera UK will reserve a six-month budget based on the average operating costs to manage any short-term fall in income” — page 6
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Aislinn O'Dwyerchair
- DR SUSAN WAIGUA
- Julia Sellers
- Nashaba Ellahi
- Salma Shah
- Suzie Eliaimooko LI Mrs
- Yogita Parmar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £535k | £599k |
| 31/03/2024 | £500k | £497k |
| 31/03/2023 | £475k | £369k |
| 31/03/2022 | £324k | £344k |
| 31/03/2021 | £250k | £231k |
Common questions
Is SAVERA UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £135,082 to £95,357, while the charity's reserves policy targets six months of operating costs (£162,660). The filing notes that funding opportunities have been dramatically reduced, yet the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAVERA UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAVERA UK as a grant recipient include SMALLWOOD TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | FY2021 | £50k | |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | FY2023 | £49k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2023 | £420k | A world without HBA & Harmful practices; (Training & education Development) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2019 | £344k | Honour Based Abused and Harmful practice service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/09/2019 | £10k | Savera UK Youth Project 'Speaking Out' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2016 | £366k | WGI stage 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2015 | £10k | SAVERA Awareness |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2011 | £10k | Respecting Cultures - Changing Attitudes |