WORKING HANDS
WORKING HANDS raises funds for a surgical programme, currently based at a leprosy hospital in Nepal, supporting a team of Hand Surgeons who travel there to operate and to teach the local surgeons. Working Hands is independent, and all donated funds find their way directly to the front line of treatment, purchasing equipment and consumables for each trip. The Surgeons give their time for free.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £2,263 for the year ended 30 November 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £3,249. The trustees consider these reserves adequate to meet their policy target of retaining six months of unrestricted reserves. The charity operates without paid staff and is exempt from audit under small companies' regime provisions.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has accumulated reserves of £3,249. The Trustees wish to retain six months of unrestricted reserves. The Trustees consider that the fund reserves at the year-end were adequate but not excessive.” — page 6
“Trustees received no pay or expenses, except that one trustee was reimbursed charitable expenses.” — page 11
Trustees
- DONALD SAMMUT FRCSchair
- Nola Elizabeth Lloyd
- STEPHEN LOACH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £58k | £61k |
| 30/11/2024 | £60k | £58k |
| 30/11/2023 | £39k | £53k |
| 30/11/2022 | £41k | £49k |
| 30/11/2021 | £11k | £10k |
Common questions
Is WORKING HANDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £2,263 for the year ended 30 November 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £3,249. The trustees consider these reserves adequate to meet their policy target of retaining six months of unrestricted reserves. The charity operates without paid staff and is exempt from audit under small companies' regime provisions.