ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE
Sunday services, midweek evening Bible studies, youth & children's holiday clubs, art clubs, ESOL classes, booktables in public markets, music and cultural events.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £112,492, which the trustees consider to be more than three months of adjusted budgeted expenditure for 2025. The charity reported a net income of £94,981 for the year, driven primarily by voluntary income of £186,497 against charitable expenditure of £96,651.
What the accounts disclose
“Therefore, the Trustees consider that it is appropriate for the charity to hold reserves of approximately three months adjusted budgeted expenditure.” — page 5
“*This Trustee became a member of staff on 1st July after a TUPE process, and as agreed in the Trustee Meetings of January and April 2024” — page 4
“** This Trustee is also a member of staff. Authorisation for their employment while being a Trustee was given during a Trustee meeting on 6th May 2022.” — page 4
“*This Trustee became a member of staff on 1st July after a TUPE process, and as agreed in the Trustee Meetings of January and April 2024” — page 4
“** This Trustee is also a member of staff. Authorisation for their employment while being a Trustee was given during a Trustee meeting on 6th May 2022.” — page 4
Trustees
- Robert Alistair Scottchair
- Abigail Virgo
- Akik Miah
- Dr Scarlett Louise Gard
- Emily Tanquary
- Scott Paul Burdsall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £223k | £163k |
| 31/12/2024 | £192k | £97k |
| 31/12/2023 | £45k | £23k |
Common questions
Is ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £112,492, which the trustees consider to be more than three months of adjusted budgeted expenditure for 2025. The charity reported a net income of £94,981 for the year, driven primarily by voluntary income of £186,497 against charitable expenditure of £96,651. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE as a grant recipient include THE DEO GLORIA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | Evangelism |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £64k |
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | 1 | £27k |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE ASHA FOUNDATION
- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED
- ASHTON UNDER LYNE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
- ASHFIELD VOLUNTARY ACTION
- NHANCED COMMUNITIES
- EIGHT ASH GREEN VILLAGE HALL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE | £223k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASHA FOUNDATION | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASHTON UNDER LYNE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE | £109k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ASHFIELD VOLUNTARY ACTION | £178k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| NHANCED COMMUNITIES | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |