FENCES & FRONTIERS
Fences & Frontiers aims to make the UK a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place for refugees and asylum seekers to live and settle. We run cultural, recreational and educational activities for refugees, asylum seekers and the wider community - bringing people together in the spirit of friendship and solidarity.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £56,363 in income and spent £48,397 in expenditure, resulting in a net increase in funds. The end-of-year unrestricted reserves were £25,902, which the trustees note is above their target of £12,700, though they expect reserves to decrease to that target over the next two years.
What the accounts disclose
“Six months cash expenditure is anticipated to amount to £12,700 in 2026/27, so our current reserve is set to this amount.”
Trustees
- Arta Shirokachair
- Bethan Illman
- Cristel Sainz
- Dr Benjamin Taylor
- Kobra Haghdoost
- Louise Coady
- Neil McGarrigle
- Ruki Hashi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £56k | £48k |
| 31/01/2025 | £25k | £29k |
| 31/01/2024 | £17k | £9k |
| 31/01/2023 | £17k | £5k |
| 31/01/2022 | £2k | £2k |
Common questions
Is FENCES & FRONTIERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £56,363 in income and spent £48,397 in expenditure, resulting in a net increase in funds. The end-of-year unrestricted reserves were £25,902, which the trustees note is above their target of £12,700, though they expect reserves to decrease to that target over the next two years. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.