DERBYSHIRE REFUGEE SOLIDARITY
Supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Derbyshire and overseasThe relief and assistance of refugees and those seeking asylum in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe in particular by the supply of aid to such persons through providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities and organisations with shared aims
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's reserves policy is to maintain approximately £2,000 to cover main overheads for one year, with any surplus cash donated to other refugee organizations. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated £65,043 in total receipts against £61,319 in expenses, resulting in a net positive cash flow for the period. The filing confirms there are no financial investments and no funds materially in deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees agreed reserves to be around £2k to ensure we can pay main overheads for 1 year” — page 8
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery community fund
- Foundation Derbyshire
Trustees
- Aso Gabare
- Charles Robert West Stevens
- Coral Jane MacDonnell
- Steven John Cooke
- Taran Cheema
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £65k | £61k |
| 31/08/2024 | £54k | £48k |
| 31/08/2023 | £39k | £38k |
| 31/08/2022 | £53k | £55k |
| 31/08/2021 | £29k | £29k |
Common questions
Is DERBYSHIRE REFUGEE SOLIDARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's reserves policy is to maintain approximately £2,000 to cover main overheads for one year, with any surplus cash donated to other refugee organizations. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated £65,043 in total receipts against £61,319 in expenses, resulting in a net positive cash flow for the period. The filing confirms there are no financial investments and no funds materially in deficit.
Who funds DERBYSHIRE REFUGEE SOLIDARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DERBYSHIRE REFUGEE SOLIDARITY as a grant recipient include THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £600 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/10/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/11/2020 | £7k | Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity English Support |