HOH CHARITABLE TRUST
Provision of essential services to the vulnerable in England
Objects
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY THROUGHOUT ENGLAND BY PROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operational deficit of £29,126 for the year ended 31 January 2025, primarily due to increased activities and new premises costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £35,208 and is dependent on ongoing donations to maintain operations, though the trustees confirm going concern status based on expected future income.
What the accounts disclose
“HoH attempts to maintain funds to cover such foreseen expenses for up to three to six months in advance.” — page 10
“Included in the Governance costs is consultancy fees paid during the year to Mrs A Pradhan, connected to Mr A Pradhan who is a Trustee of the charity.” — page 20
“Included in the Governance costs is consultancy fees paid during the year to Mrs A Pradhan, connected to Mr A Pradhan who is a Trustee of the charity.” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Afzal Pradhan
- Komeil Alibai
- Riyaz Husein Dhalla
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £194k | £224k |
| 31/01/2024 | £312k | £274k |
| 31/01/2023 | £303k | £273k |
| 31/01/2022 | £82k | £59k |
Common questions
Is HOH CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operational deficit of £29,126 for the year ended 31 January 2025, primarily due to increased activities and new premises costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £35,208 and is dependent on ongoing donations to maintain operations, though the trustees confirm going concern status based on expected future income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOH CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOH CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GROCERS' CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2022 | £4k | Relief of Poverty |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- STROUD COURT COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED
- THE BOTHWELL CHARITABLE TRUST
- H & T CLIENTS CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Be The Mercy
- BHM CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOH CHARITABLE TRUST | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STROUD COURT COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED | £3.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE BOTHWELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| H & T CLIENTS CHARITABLE TRUST | £919k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Be The Mercy | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |