UK FRIENDS OF ARSP (ACTION RECONCILIATION SERVICE FOR PEACE)
UK Friends of ARSP supports the work of the German Peace Organisation Aktion Suhnezeichen Friedensdienste (Action Reconciliation Service for Peace) in the UK, in particular by supporting volunteers serving in England and UK volunteers serving abroad. Each year we host 12-15 volunteers for a 12 months voluntary services in England.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's work is scheduled to cease in August 2025, and the financial situation is described as challenging. Per the trustees' report, the charity relies on monthly payments from its German parent charity, which holds significant reserves and would provide support if needed. Consequently, the trustees consider that the charity does not need to hold any significant reserves of its own.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that the charity does not need to hold any significant reserves. This is because ARSP is part of a larger network through its parent charity Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste (ASF) based in Germany. ASF holds significant reserves and would support the charity if the need arose.” — page 5
“The financial situation in 2024 continues to be challenging. The German parent charity Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste continued to support us with monthly payments. The work of UK Friends of ARSP will cease in August 2025.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/05/2017)
Trustees
- SABRINA GROESCHELchair
- Erika Louise Borley
- JULIAN MAX HOFMANN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £119k | £109k |
| 31/12/2023 | £99k | £115k |
| 31/12/2022 | £139k | £130k |
| 31/12/2021 | £83k | £136k |
| 31/12/2020 | £128k | £97k |
Common questions
Is UK FRIENDS OF ARSP (ACTION RECONCILIATION SERVICE FOR PEACE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's work is scheduled to cease in August 2025, and the financial situation is described as challenging. Per the trustees' report, the charity relies on monthly payments from its German parent charity, which holds significant reserves and would provide support if needed. Consequently, the trustees consider that the charity does not need to hold any significant reserves of its own. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.