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FRIENDS OF SMYRNA HOME

Registered charity 1150384 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To advance the Christian Faith in such ways and in such parts of India and the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit; andto relieve sickness, poverty and hardship among children and people living in India and elsewhere by the provision of shelter, food, health, education and other such charitable services as the trustees from time to time deem appropriate.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£25k
Latest spending
£5k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £12,606 against a stated policy that no reserves are needed due to having virtually no overheads or employees. The charity reported a net income surplus for the year, although its ability to remit funds to its partner charity in India was suspended due to legal disputes.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations (88% of income)
“Income of £25,026 was received or receivable, including £2,902 of tax to be reclaimed via Gift Aid. £18,044 of income was restricted money, of which £13,012 related to sponsorship.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: no need to maintain reserves (held: £13k)
“As the charity has virtually no overheads and no employees there is no need to maintain reserves.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Aggregate donations from related parties.
“Aggregate donations from related parties amounted to £3,262. (2024 £1,237). There were no other related party transactions during the year.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: India

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£25k£5k
31/03/2024£28k£31k
31/03/2023£34k£34k
31/03/2022£36k£38k
31/03/2021£34k£45k

Common questions

Is FRIENDS OF SMYRNA HOME financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £12,606 against a stated policy that no reserves are needed due to having virtually no overheads or employees. The charity reported a net income surplus for the year, although its ability to remit funds to its partner charity in India was suspended due to legal disputes. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.