ALKIONIDES UK
Alkionides UK supports low-income families from Cyprus undergoing medical treatment in UK hospitals. It provides free accommodation in north London, the Alkionides 'Nest'. We also have a dynamic team in Birmingham and the Midlands who similarly support patients sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. We raise funds with the help of generous sponsors and by organising cultural events and social functions
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £1,400,167 at year-end, representing a significant increase from the prior year driven by unrestricted donations. The charity maintains strong liquidity with cash balances of £495,333 and minimal current liabilities, resulting in a healthy financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy is to retain sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover future operational costs and unexpected expenditure, whilst ensuring that the majority of funds received are applied directly towards charitable activities.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/03/2025)
Trustees
- Tatiana der Avedissianchair
- Angelos Athanassiades
- David Alexander Nicholsby
- Dr John Alan Nicholsby
- Dr Rebecca Hatjiosif
- Helen Vasiliou
- LILIANA MALLA
- Lena Pilavakis
- MARIE NICHOLSBY
- Nicholas Nicolaides
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £267k | £84k |
| 31/03/2025 | £346k | £55k |
Common questions
Is ALKIONIDES UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £1,400,167 at year-end, representing a significant increase from the prior year driven by unrestricted donations. The charity maintains strong liquidity with cash balances of £495,333 and minimal current liabilities, resulting in a healthy financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ALKIONIDES UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ALKIONIDES UK as a grant recipient include CHRISTOS LAZARI FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOS LAZARI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £64k | Donation towards the Charity's appeal in order to purchase a property to house the Alkionides Nest, providing free accommodation and assistance to Cypriot patie |
| CHRISTOS LAZARI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £63k | Financial aid to support the services provided by the Charity to Cypriot patients undergoing medical treatment in the UK and their families. |
| CHRISTOS LAZARI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Grant towards the purchase of a property to house the Alkionides Nest, providing free accommodation and assistance to Cypriot patients, who attend the UK for me |