ALSAMA PROJECT
The charity operates education centres and provides cricket activities in conjunction with our sister charity Alsama Project in Lebanon. Alsama means 'Sky' in Arabic. We are offering new horizons for refugee children and women in areas of conflict in the Middle East by providing academic education and sport development, and by supporting social enterprises run by refugee women.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at $1,077,664, which the trustees report is maintained at a level of at least six months of unrestricted expenditure to ensure stability against donor non-renewal. The charity reports a net movement in funds of $107,777 for the period, with total income of $989,958 against total expenditure of $932,140. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“the current level of reserves (including restricted and unrestricted funds) of $1,340,000 is just below this range but we anticipate that we will bring in $2,200,000 in donations this year which will lead to an increase in our reserve levels.”
“Some donations to Alsama Projects are paid via Capital Kids Cricket (CKC) a UK Charity of which Richard Verity is a trustee. At the period end Alsama Project was owed £9,484 (2024; £3,038) from CKC.” — page 27
“During the period expenses were paid totalling £2,178 (2024: £Nil) to Percy Verity, the son of Richard Verity, for services provided to Alsama Project.” — page 27
“Some donations to Alsama Projects are paid via Capital Kids Cricket (CKC) a UK Charity of which Richard Verity is a trustee. At the period end Alsama Project was owed £9,484 (2024; £3,038) from CKC.” — page 27
“During the period expenses were paid totalling £2,178 (2024: £Nil) to Percy Verity, the son of Richard Verity, for services provided to Alsama Project.” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Ketish Pothalingamchair
- Christopher John Lindsay Teesdale
- Dr Paul Stuart Mitchell
- Elizabeth Mary Robertson
- Krishnan Narayanan
- Meike Ziervogel
- Richard Verity
- Suhir Helal
- Trevor Russell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £764k | £681k |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £815k | £598k |
| 31/12/2022 | £755k | £351k |
| 31/12/2021 | £260k | £147k |
Common questions
Is ALSAMA PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at $1,077,664, which the trustees report is maintained at a level of at least six months of unrestricted expenditure to ensure stability against donor non-renewal. The charity reports a net movement in funds of $107,777 for the period, with total income of $989,958 against total expenditure of $932,140. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited.
Who funds ALSAMA PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ALSAMA PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION, THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST, THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k | Access to Sport |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2022 | £13k | Alsama Minds’ |
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £13k | Access to Sport |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2024 | £12k | Offering new horizons to refugee teenagers and women Lebanon |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | Other Charitable Objectives |
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £600 |