WEST MIDLANDS ANTI-SLAVERY NETWORK
West Midlands Anti-Slavery Network unites and enables partner organisations to work in collaboration to end modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. We do this by identifying gaps, influencing change and facilitating solutions in order to protect and advocate for the vulnerable in society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained free reserves of £170,322, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months of funding. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy is in place and ensures we have a minimum of three months funding in reserve to close the organisation if required” — page 8
Trustees
- Shayne Tylerchair
- Geoff Jellis
- Klara Kula
- Ngozi Omisakin- adeyela
- SIAN THOMAS
- Sipiwe Takura
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 | £455k | £421k |
| 07/09/2024 | £478k | £373k |
| 07/09/2023 | £496k | £341k |
Common questions
Is WEST MIDLANDS ANTI-SLAVERY NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained free reserves of £170,322, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months of funding. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WEST MIDLANDS ANTI-SLAVERY NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST MIDLANDS ANTI-SLAVERY NETWORK as a grant recipient include THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION, THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST, WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Care and Social Welfare |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Education and Training |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | 100 for 500 |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2021 | £500 | 100 for 500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 11/06/2026 | £20k | A grant to West Midlands Anti Slavery Network |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/06/2025 | £20k | A grant to West Midlands Anti Slavery Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2025 | £382k | Ensuring access to support for all modern slavery survivors in the West Midlands |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/09/2024 | £20k | Empowering modern slavery survivors to influence change in the West Midlands |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/08/2024 | £2k | A grant to West Midlands Anti Slavery Network |
| A B Charitable Trust | 04/07/2024 | £20k | A grant to West Midlands Anti Slavery Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2023 | £10k | Working with first responders to improve outcomes for victims of modern slavery |