ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED
Registered charity 511265 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ACTION HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED, SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM ASSOCIATION FOR THE CARE AND RESETTLEMENT OF OFFENDERS LIMITED
Our charitable activities focus on tenancy sustainment and the move to resettlement and independence for our client group. Support is provided to individuals within their own communities by allocating individually assessed contact hour packages of housing related support. Assessments are done using a multi-agency approach. Services are adapted to meet need.
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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.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £110,001 - £120,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £70k)
“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 (held: £5.3m)
“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.
Accounts audited by Sutton McGrath Hartley. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £117,488 (FY2024) to £110,001 - £120,000 (FY2025).
Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
81 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (31 freehold); recorded price paid £5.4m. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~9.5 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Other (100% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Denise Marie Kriens
- Hilary Claire Frazer
- Paul Trevor Baylis
- Shaun Peter Watson
- Stuart Otten
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Derby City · Derbyshire · Rotherham · Sheffield City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED financially healthy?
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. 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.
Government & lottery funding
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