AHIMSA
Ahimsa is a local voluntary-sector initiative, providing specialist help and intervention programmes to perpetrators of domestic violence and linked support services for their partners/victims. Ahimsa is approved by the Department for Justice as a provider of domestic violence perpetrator programmes to the Family Courts, and is fully accredited by RESPECT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £146,810 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds increasing to £223,515. Per the trustees' report, the charity has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and holds significant cash reserves of £226,869.
What the accounts disclose
“Plymouth City Council 129,534 180,585 310,119 159,260” — page 18
Trustees
- Richard Greaveschair
- Alistair Thompson
- David Morran
- Renee Barry
- Ruth Moster-Miles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £489k | £342k |
| 31/03/2024 | £230k | £279k |
| 31/03/2023 | £309k | £245k |
| 31/03/2022 | £169k | £210k |
| 31/03/2021 | £174k | £127k |
Common questions
Is AHIMSA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £146,810 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds increasing to £223,515. Per the trustees' report, the charity has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and holds significant cash reserves of £226,869. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/01/2026 | £25k | A grant to Ahimsa |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2024 | £350k | INSIDE OUT |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £21k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |