ASIALINK
AsiaLink is a Christian mission agency connecting churches in the UK, Ireland and other countries with ministry among the unreached peoples of Asia. Our passion is the challenge of those who have little or no opportunity to hear the gospel.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £1,180,559, with total expenditure on charitable activities and fundraising amounting to £1,145,213, resulting in a net surplus of £35,346. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £86,183, which the trustees acknowledge fell short of their stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Despite an increase from the 2023 figure, the level of unrestricted funds available at the end of the period fell short of the requirements of the Charity’s reserves policy”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Andrew Pollard
- Cherith Semple
- Julie Curtis
- Stephen Richmond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.1m | £967k |
Common questions
Is ASIALINK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £1,180,559, with total expenditure on charitable activities and fundraising amounting to £1,145,213, resulting in a net surplus of £35,346. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £86,183, which the trustees acknowledge fell short of their stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Riverside Accountancy Lancaster Limited.
Who funds ASIALINK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASIALINK as a grant recipient include EUROCLYDON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROCLYDON TRUST | FY2026 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WOODGREEN EVANGELICAL CHURCH | 2 | £13k |
| FRANCE MISSION | 1 | £250k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £80k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | 1 | £52k |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| TWO HANDS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £31k |
| THE SOLA TRUST | 1 | £31k |
| BILTON EVANGELICAL CHURCH | 1 | £31k |
Charities like this
- SIM INTERNATIONAL (UK)
- ASIA HOUSE
- JAPAN CHRISTIAN LINK
- Crosslinks
- INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC LINK
- THE INTERLINK FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIALINK | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SIM INTERNATIONAL (UK) | £4.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ASIA HOUSE | £2.4m | — | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JAPAN CHRISTIAN LINK | £559k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Crosslinks | £3.6m | — | 2 | below | 2.8% | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC LINK | £441k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |