SNEHALAYA UK
Raise funds for communities in most need affected by HIV, GBV and the Sex Trade Build an advisory body of experts to support the Snehalaya IndiaSupport the development of volunteering programmes Collaborate with senior management of Snehalaya India to support strengthening of strategy and governanceBuild capacity of the UK organisation to effectively deliver our charitable objectives
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £7,465 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the current level of unrestricted free reserves (£45,132) to be appropriate and above their stated minimum policy target of £5,000. The charity remains volunteer-led with no paid staff, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a minimum of £5,000 the trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to funding applications and ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover support and governance costs.” — page 10
“Trustee N Cox was remunerated £4,800 (2024: £4,800) for his role as Trustee. CEO J Connolly was remunerated £4,800 (2024: £4,800) for her role as CEO.” — page 18
Trustees
- Ashlyn Emma lucas
- Christopher Bradley
- Dr Laura Hyrapetian
- Harshna Suresh Karsan
- Miranda Hudson
- Nicholas Albert Cox
- Sarah Diane Rastall PGCE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £57k | £64k |
| 31/03/2024 | £79k | £34k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £120k |
| 31/03/2022 | £167k | £138k |
| 31/03/2021 | £133k | £149k |
Common questions
Is SNEHALAYA UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £7,465 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the current level of unrestricted free reserves (£45,132) to be appropriate and above their stated minimum policy target of £5,000. The charity remains volunteer-led with no paid staff, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.