FASD AWARENESS
Our main aim is to support the prevention of alcohol exposed pregnancies and to improve the quality of life for those living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and their parents and carers. Our vision is to be a strong and effective voice for individuals and families living with FASD, while supporting initiatives across the UK to promote prevention, diagnosis, intervention & management.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,791.18 as of 05/04/2025, which is below the charity's stated policy target of three months of core running costs (£18,000). The trustees report that despite challenges in sourcing funding, the charity maintains a secure base and is actively refining operational strategies to ensure long-term resilience.
What the accounts disclose
“1003 Grants £69,091.00”
“ensure we hold a minimum of 3 months core running costs as a reserve. This was estimated to be the minimum period during which time services could be streamlined as required whilst additional funding is sourced.”
Trustees
- Peggy Murphychair
- Andy Nichols
- DEBORAH MATTHEWS
- Dr ADESOJI ADEGOKE ABIONA
- Michael Griffiths
- PAUL ANTHONY ALLEN
- Samantha Armstrong
- Sophie Cartwright Mrs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | £88k | £73k |
| 04/04/2024 | £133k | £107k |
| 04/04/2023 | £70k | £46k |
| 04/04/2022 | £48k | £50k |
| 04/04/2021 | £51k | £48k |
Common questions
Is FASD AWARENESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,791.18 as of 05/04/2025, which is below the charity's stated policy target of three months of core running costs (£18,000). The trustees report that despite challenges in sourcing funding, the charity maintains a secure base and is actively refining operational strategies to ensure long-term resilience.
Who funds FASD AWARENESS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FASD AWARENESS as a grant recipient include THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST, Moto Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £22k | |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Unrestricted |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | National |
| Moto Foundation | FY2022 | £240 | Community Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 08/01/2025 | £14k | Pathways to Well-Being: Sensory Circuits and Yoga for FASD S |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2024 | £19k | FASD Awareness |
| Postcode Lottery | 02/11/2023 | £15k | Millionaire Street 2023 10w4 |
| UK government | 30/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |