AISHAH HELP
To advance such charitable purposes according to the law of England and Wales as the board members see fit from time to time, including: The prevention or relief of poverty, advancement of education, health or the saving of lives, citizenship or community development. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £20,259 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a decrease in total income to £86,372 compared to the previous year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £16,223, which the trustees consider appropriate against their policy target of 1–3 months of core operating costs. The trustees confirm the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities with adequate resources to meet obligations as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants and Donations 86,372”
“The target level of reserves is typically 1–3 months of core operating costs, reviewed annually.” — page 5
Trustees
- Colsum Ara Akanjee-Khanchair
- Fabiha Hussain
- Khadija Khanom
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £86k | £66k |
| 31/03/2024 | £234k | £227k |
| 31/03/2023 | £115k | £114k |
| 31/03/2022 | £162k | £137k |
| 31/03/2021 | £122k | £114k |
Common questions
Is AISHAH HELP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £20,259 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a decrease in total income to £86,372 compared to the previous year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £16,223, which the trustees consider appropriate against their policy target of 1–3 months of core operating costs. The trustees confirm the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities with adequate resources to meet obligations as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AISHAH HELP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AISHAH HELP as a grant recipient include EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | Tackling pensioner poverty |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £15k | Community Support for Older People |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Tackling pensioner poverty |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | IT skills project |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k | Community Reconnect |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Equipment and materials, volunteer expenses and facilitator costs for this charity aimed at improving the lives of older people. |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Core Costs and Provision of Emergency Support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2025 | £20k | Green Amanah |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2022 | £50k | Mind The Gap |