AGAINST ALL ODDS STILL STANDING

Registered charity 1182219 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as AGAINST ALL ODDS, AOS

AOS raise awareness of domestic violence/abuse, with support, rehab, advocacy & training for women in England. In Malawi a School is pursued for girls rescued from early marriages. We pay for School fees, bicycles and amenities for students. Empower women & girls in Zimbabwe & Zambia with Sewing-Machines, Hairdressing, Sanitary Pads, Food Hampers, Survival Kits. Solar Lights for Maternity Wards.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£37k
Latest spending
£37k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £672 for the year ended 2 March 2025, resulting in net current assets of £139. The trustees' report indicates that the charity historically operated with minimal reserves but aims to build a minimum reserve of £5,000 for operational stability. The financial position remains tight, with the charity holding only £139 in net assets against creditors of £2,172.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
Receipts: This is from donations and gift aid
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £139; policy: a minimum reserve of £5,000)
Against all Odds Still Standing aims to build a minimum reserve of £5,000 to ensure operational stability and emergency response capacity.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent · Malawi · Throughout London · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
02/03/2025£37k£37k
02/03/2024£19k£19k
02/03/2023£16k£15k
02/03/2022£21k£26k
02/03/2021£12k£12k

Common questions

Is AGAINST ALL ODDS STILL STANDING financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £672 for the year ended 2 March 2025, resulting in net current assets of £139. The trustees' report indicates that the charity historically operated with minimal reserves but aims to build a minimum reserve of £5,000 for operational stability. The financial position remains tight, with the charity holding only £139 in net assets against creditors of £2,172. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.