ELRHA
Latest income
£12.7m
Latest spending
£12.6m
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £720,560 as of 31 December 2024, with a reserves policy to retain sufficient funds to safeguard operational continuity. While the charity acknowledges longer-term funding uncertainty due to reliance on FCDO support, the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operating for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: retain sufficient funds to safeguard operational continuity in the event of temporary income disruption, or to enable an orderly wind-down if continuation is not possible (held: £721k)
“Elrha’s reserves policy is to retain sufficient funds to safeguard operational continuity in the event of temporary income disruption, or to enable an orderly wind-down if continuation is not possible.” — page 34
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sub-grant income from parent company
“During 2024 Elrha received sub-grant income from Save the Children UK (SCUK) of £1,126,046 in relation to awards where SCUK maintain the relationship with the donor. SCUK received sub-grant income from Elrha of £160,329 in relation to an award for deliverables under the R2HC programme, as shown in Note 7. Under the shared services agreement Elrha paid SCUK £373,387 for the support services provided during the year, including use of office space. In addition, SCUK paid £12,051 towards one staff position within Elrha. As at the 31 December 2024 the amount due from the parent company, SCUK, to Elrha was £1,808,599 as shown in Note 11.” — page 69
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Kate Maina-Vorley — Chief Executive Officer
- Peter Sargent — Director of Finance and Operations
- Sian White — Director of Programmes
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£12.7m
Total spending
£12.6m
Reserves (reported)
£203k
Employees
44
Trustees
- Andrew Toby Smith
- Freddy Ayo-Jide Bob-Jones
- Genevieve Kiff
- Jane Mary Cocking
- Karen Evelyn Twining Fooks
- Mathieu Guillaume Cantegreil
- Obianuju Aderemi
- Rhea Tariq
- Sorcha Olivia O'Callaghan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £12.7m | £12.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £12.7m | £12.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £9.6m | £9.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £9.4m | £9.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £13.7m | £13.5m |
Common questions
Is ELRHA financially healthy?
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £720,560 as of 31 December 2024, with a reserves policy to retain sufficient funds to safeguard operational continuity. While the charity acknowledges longer-term funding uncertainty due to reliance on FCDO support, the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operating for at least 12 months. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by KPMG LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BIRMINGHAM MOSQUE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £3k |
| ZOUQ FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| PENNY APPEAL | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £211k |
| JIGSAW CHARITY | 1 | £151k |
| THE CMA WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| MUSLIM COMMUNITY & EDUCATION CENTRE (MCEC) | 1 | £29k |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |