MIGRANT LEGAL ACTION
To enable:1.The relief of poverty/financial hardship and ending social exclusion of those whose immigration status is unresolved.2. British and foreign nationals and asylum seekers to have their human rights recognised in accordance with British and EU law and under the UN Conventions. 3. Persons who have been trafficked to the UK by the provision of legal advice and representation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £74,963 and restricted funds at £13,369, totaling net assets of £88,332. The trustees note that the current level of reserves remains considerably below the desired amount set in their policy, which targets £35,000 by December 2025. Despite this, the charity reports a net income of £85,691 for the year and confirms it is a going concern with more than 50% of 2025 income secured.
What the accounts disclose
“Having previously drawn from the reserves to grow and deliver Migrant Legal Action’s charitable objectives, and implement a business turnaround plan, the trustees recognise that the current level of reserves remains considerably below the desired amount.” — page 13
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07879053
Company officers (Companies House)
- KAPADIA, Bhavesh Kalayanji on trustee list
- GREWAL, Sheila Kaur on trustee list
- MONJI, Bina Manilal on trustee list
- NEGAHBANI, Lili on trustee list
- WAGNER, Bim Evasdotter on trustee list
Trustees
- Bhavesh Kalayanji Kapadia
- Bim Evasdotter Wagner
- Bina Manilal Monji
- Lili Negahbani
- Sheila Kaur Grewal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £259k | £173k |
| 31/12/2023 | £175k | £175k |
| 31/12/2022 | £184k | £218k |
| 31/12/2021 | £217k | £198k |
| 31/12/2020 | £242k | £231k |
Common questions
Is MIGRANT LEGAL ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £74,963 and restricted funds at £13,369, totaling net assets of £88,332. The trustees note that the current level of reserves remains considerably below the desired amount set in their policy, which targets £35,000 by December 2025. Despite this, the charity reports a net income of £85,691 for the year and confirms it is a going concern with more than 50% of 2025 income secured. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MIGRANT LEGAL ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MIGRANT LEGAL ACTION as a grant recipient include THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £35k | |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £15k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 26/06/2015 | £10k | Providing free advice on immigration & asylum |