REVIVE CIO
Registered charity 1183006 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as REVIVE, REVIVE UK
Community-led support for people seeking asylum and refugees, which empowers them, supports their integration, restores their dignity and hope, challenges inequalities and ensures no one is left behind. It offers an inclusive, free-of-charge service in Manchester and Salford where users can benefit from information, advice, advocacy, ESOL and wellbeing classes, hot meals and destitution support.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Recreation · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £76,099 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £150,343. However, the trustees note that this level of free reserves is below their stated policy target of one year's running costs (£281,476). The charity acknowledges serious financial challenges following the end of its main funding source, relying on support from its parent congregation to meet liabilities as they fall due.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £150k; policy: one year)
“Therefore, the current level of free reserves is below the target of £281,476” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to trustee for professional services
“During the Year, the charity paid £659 to Negina Wahidi, a trustee, for professional services connected with work undertaken for Salford Loaves and Fishes Ltd, a separate registered charity. The payment was not remuneration for trustees' duties, and no amount was outstanding at the year-end.” — page 35
“Revive CIO paid the sum of £10,426 to the Spiritans, of which £7,362 relates to the services of the Congregation’s members to support with case backlogs.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to parent charity for staff services
“During the Year, the charity paid £659 to Negina Wahidi, a trustee, for professional services connected with work undertaken for Salford Loaves and Fishes Ltd, a separate registered charity. The payment was not remuneration for trustees' duties, and no amount was outstanding at the year-end.” — page 35
“Revive CIO paid the sum of £10,426 to the Spiritans, of which £7,362 relates to the services of the Congregation’s members to support with case backlogs.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Volunteer time from parent charity
“During the Year, the charity paid £659 to Negina Wahidi, a trustee, for professional services connected with work undertaken for Salford Loaves and Fishes Ltd, a separate registered charity. The payment was not remuneration for trustees' duties, and no amount was outstanding at the year-end.” — page 35
“Revive CIO paid the sum of £10,426 to the Spiritans, of which £7,362 relates to the services of the Congregation’s members to support with case backlogs.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Champion Accountants LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Revive : Standing with Refugees and People seeking Asylum (matched by registered charity number).
- Rev Ugochukwu Ikwuka CSSpchair
- Dr Ed Whelan
- Engr. AbdAlrraof Malik Bashir Omer EEE
- Gillian Christine Bennett
- Kim Thien Tran
- Paul Quinn
- Rev Sarah Alison Riding · trustee of 1 other charity
- Rev Solomon Shamee CSSp · trustee of 2 other charities
- Stella Bosun-Arije
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Lewisham · Manchester City · Salford City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is REVIVE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £76,099 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £150,343. However, the trustees note that this level of free reserves is below their stated policy target of one year's running costs (£281,476). The charity acknowledges serious financial challenges following the end of its main funding source, relying on support from its parent congregation to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Champion Accountants LLP.
Who funds REVIVE CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name REVIVE CIO as a grant recipient include DISRUPT FOUNDATION, THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION.
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