HAWA TRUST LIMITED
Hawa Trust is committed to eradicating FGM in the UK, especially among African, Asian and Arab communities. Girls and young women from African communities are normally taken to Africa to undergo FGM. This is a dangerous practice which has devastating physical, psychological and emotional effects on the victims. We also address issues relating to HIV and AIDS, and domestic violence.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net assets of £360.41, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. The trustees note that while free reserves are below their stated policy target, they are actively working on fundraising strategies to build reserves to a more sustainable level.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end, the charity held free reserves of £360.41. While this is below the target level, the trustees are actively working on fundraising strategies to build reserves to a more sustainable level in the coming year.”
Trustees
- Mbalu Mansaraychair
- Alhaji Sesay
- Hawa Daboh Sesay
- Mariatu Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £47k | £46k |
| 31/01/2024 | £88k | £94k |
| 31/01/2023 | £108k | £104k |
| 31/01/2022 | £87k | £95k |
| 31/01/2021 | £55k | £48k |
Common questions
Is HAWA TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net assets of £360.41, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. The trustees note that while free reserves are below their stated policy target, they are actively working on fundraising strategies to build reserves to a more sustainable level. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HAWA TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HAWA TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include ROSA FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSA FUND | FY2024 | £9k | Rise Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hackney | 13/10/2025 | £10k | Grant to Hawa Trust Limited |
| Hackney Council | 13/10/2025 | £10k | Grant to Hawa Trust Limited |
| Sport England | 21/07/2023 | £9k | Hackney BAME Women's Yoga Project |
| Greater London Authority (GLA) | 10/03/2023 | £63k | Grant to Hawa Trust Ltd |
| City Bridge Foundation | 25/05/2022 | £20k | Grant to Hawa Trust Limited |
| Sport England | 30/03/2022 | £10k | Jubilee Fund - Healthy Yoga for Vulnerable Women in Hackney |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2022 | £10k | Hackney BAME Women's Yoga Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 29/04/2019 | £9k | Grant to Hawa Trust Limited |
| Sport England | 10/11/2017 | £10k | Hackney Yoga Project for FGM and DV Survivors |