ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED
Latest income
£6.9m
Latest spending
£6.8m
Registered
1981
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £193,933 and holds unrestricted reserves of £5,345,316, though free reserves are reported as a deficit of £14,052 due to heavy investment in its housing portfolio. The trustees and auditors confirm the organization has sufficient cash reserves and forecasts to continue operations for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £110,001 - £120,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £78k)
“In the band £110,000 and £120,000 - 1 (2024: 1).” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: In the band £110,000 and £120,000 - 1 (2024: 1). In the band £60,000 and £70,000 - Nil (2024: 1).” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The free reserves consist of unrestricted funds, net of fixed assets, and associated bank loans. Due to our strategic commitment to develop properties, which generate long-term income, our free reserves are currently held at (£14,052)” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: D Roper, related to the Head of Services at Action Housing and Support Ltd, provided various repairs and maintenance to the association in the financial year. Fees for this work totalled £49,114 (2024: £36,249). This supplier was proposed by the Head of Services.
“D Roper, related to the Head of Services at Action Housing and Support Ltd, provided various repairs and maintenance to the association in the financial year. Fees for this work totalled £49,114 (2024: £36,249). This supplier was proposed by the Head of Services.” — page 40
“A Trustee of Botanical Moonlight is a family member of Atholl Stott, the CEO. Fees for this work totalled £23,003 (2024: £957).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A Trustee of Botanical Moonlight is a family member of Atholl Stott, the CEO. Fees for this work totalled £23,003 (2024: £957).
“D Roper, related to the Head of Services at Action Housing and Support Ltd, provided various repairs and maintenance to the association in the financial year. Fees for this work totalled £49,114 (2024: £36,249). This supplier was proposed by the Head of Services.” — page 40
“A Trustee of Botanical Moonlight is a family member of Atholl Stott, the CEO. Fees for this work totalled £23,003 (2024: £957).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: In the prior financial year, WINTAI Services Ltd was engaged to provide a statutory data protection service and also data protection consultancy services. A Trustee of WINTAI Services Ltd is a family member of Atholl Stott, the CEO. Fees for this work totalled £20,476 (2024: £4,299).
“D Roper, related to the Head of Services at Action Housing and Support Ltd, provided various repairs and maintenance to the association in the financial year. Fees for this work totalled £49,114 (2024: £36,249). This supplier was proposed by the Head of Services.” — page 40
“A Trustee of Botanical Moonlight is a family member of Atholl Stott, the CEO. Fees for this work totalled £23,003 (2024: £957).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: JMS Decorating & Maintenance, related to the Head of Services at Action Housing and Support Ltd, provided various repairs and maintenance to the association in the financial year. Fees for this work totalled £36,902 (2024: £34,192).
“D Roper, related to the Head of Services at Action Housing and Support Ltd, provided various repairs and maintenance to the association in the financial year. Fees for this work totalled £49,114 (2024: £36,249). This supplier was proposed by the Head of Services.” — page 40
“A Trustee of Botanical Moonlight is a family member of Atholl Stott, the CEO. Fees for this work totalled £23,003 (2024: £957).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: S J Otten Training & Consultancy Ltd provided professional services to the association in the current year. S J Otten, a Trustee, is a director at S J Otten Training & Consultancy Ltd. Fees for this work totalled £2,000 (2024: £Nil).
“D Roper, related to the Head of Services at Action Housing and Support Ltd, provided various repairs and maintenance to the association in the financial year. Fees for this work totalled £49,114 (2024: £36,249). This supplier was proposed by the Head of Services.” — page 40
“A Trustee of Botanical Moonlight is a family member of Atholl Stott, the CEO. Fees for this work totalled £23,003 (2024: £957).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£6.9m
Total spending
£6.8m
Reserves (reported)
£5.3m
Employees
79
Trustees
- Hilary Claire Frazer
- Paul Trevor Baylis
- Philip Antony Taylor
- Shaun Peter Watson
- Stuart Otten
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £6.9m | £6.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £6.3m | £5.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.9m | £5.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.7m | £5.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.8m | £4.4m |
Common questions
Is ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £193,933 and holds unrestricted reserves of £5,345,316, though free reserves are reported as a deficit of £14,052 due to heavy investment in its housing portfolio. The trustees and auditors confirm the organization has sufficient cash reserves and forecasts to continue operations for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sutton McGrath Hartley.
What does the highest-paid employee of ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.