BEAUTY FOR ASHES REFUGES
The charity aims to prevent destitution and relieve poverty and distress/suffering experienced by women and their children, particularly migrant women who have suffered domestic abuse, through the provision of support, education, advice, advocacy and accommodation and by such other means as the trustees think fit with improving the conditions of their life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £99,024 against a policy target of approximately one month's running costs, indicating reserves are above the stated policy. However, the accounts note that key funding streams for staff salaries are ending in September 2025, with some costs covered by reserves until further long-term funding is secured.
What the accounts disclose
“It is therefore the policy of Beauty for Ashes Refuges to keep approximately one month’s running costs in reserves to cover unforeseen emergencies.” — page 5
“The third and final year of funding from Tudor Trust for the CEO and Support worker will end in September 2025 as well as the funding for the Children’s Worker from Sir Halley Stewart. We have sourced 3 year funding from Lloyds Trust Foundation, some of which has been placed in reserves to cover the salaries until further funding has been sourced.” — page 5
“The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance Manager are related parties. Both individuals hold key management positions within the charity. There were no transactions outside of normal employment arrangements during the reporting period.”
Trustees
- Amunah Anthony
- Khadijat Oluwatosin Adesina
- Nadia Hanley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £217k | £183k |
| 01/03/2024 | £150k | £143k |
| 02/03/2023 | £59k | £25k |
| 02/03/2022 | £29k | £4k |
Common questions
Is BEAUTY FOR ASHES REFUGES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £99,024 against a policy target of approximately one month's running costs, indicating reserves are above the stated policy. However, the accounts note that key funding streams for staff salaries are ending in September 2025, with some costs covered by reserves until further long-term funding is secured. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEAUTY FOR ASHES REFUGES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEAUTY FOR ASHES REFUGES as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k | |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £5k |