UNION ROMANI VOICE
URV promotes equality and diversity by educating the public about Roma culture through arts and heritage. The charity advances human rights, social justice and child protection by providing free, confidential advice and advocacy to Roma families on access to public services including housing, employment education health safeguarding and support to maintain lawful residence in the UK including EUSS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the period was £183,163, derived entirely from grant funding, with total charitable expenditure of £165,763. This resulted in a surplus of £17,400, which is held as unrestricted reserves, providing a financial buffer for operational continuity.
What the accounts disclose
“total income amounted to £183,163, derived entirely from grant funding.”
Trustees
- Ciprin Avramchair
- Gheorghe Marius Dumitru
- Ionel Eugen Marin
- Maria Dolea
- Nicolae Lazar
- Niculina-Londra Pompas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £183k | £166k |
| 05/04/2024 | £88k | £85k |
| 05/04/2023 | £57k | £47k |
| 05/04/2022 | £25k | £20k |
Common questions
Is UNION ROMANI VOICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the period was £183,163, derived entirely from grant funding, with total charitable expenditure of £165,763. This resulted in a surplus of £17,400, which is held as unrestricted reserves, providing a financial buffer for operational continuity.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 01/07/2025 | £15k | Empowering Roma Women Through Movement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2022 | £48k | Is time to recover after pandemic |