AZAD KASHMIR WELFARE ASSOCIATION
We provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and guidance on Welfare Rights, Domestic Abuse, Immigration, Nationality, Housing, Health, Education and Employment.We provide specialist immigration services for private clients and charge a small fee to generate the Charity funds to continue providing free services for the other sectors.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds totalled £100,764 at the end of the financial year, resulting in a net incoming resource of £2,399. The trustees consider the financial position to be sound and have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy is to maintain sufficient funds to cover costs for approximately six months.
What the accounts disclose
“The attached statements of accounts show the current state of the finances which the trustees consider to be sound.” — page 4
“It is the policy of the Association to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Association, at a level which provides sufficient funds to cover management, administration and support costs for approximately six months.” — page 3
Trustees
- Mohammed Rasibchair
- Dr Adiba Begum
- MARIAM KHAN
- SAKHAWAT HUSSAIN
- Sajda Rauf
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £209k | £206k |
| 31/03/2024 | £152k | £196k |
| 31/03/2023 | £239k | £170k |
| 31/03/2022 | £158k | £148k |
| 31/03/2021 | £164k | £129k |
Common questions
Is AZAD KASHMIR WELFARE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds totalled £100,764 at the end of the financial year, resulting in a net incoming resource of £2,399. The trustees consider the financial position to be sound and have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy is to maintain sufficient funds to cover costs for approximately six months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AZAD KASHMIR WELFARE ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AZAD KASHMIR WELFARE ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £86k | Advice, Mediation, Counselling |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k | |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | General Charitable Purposes |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2025 | £20k | Simple but lifechanging Advice and Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/09/2024 | £254k | The AK Centre – community support and organisational development project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/10/2021 | £32k | AK Centre - capital and receptionist request |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2021 | £10k | New types of community support in Alum Rock |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £35k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2020 | £10k | Alum Rock women?s life and health project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2019 | £360k | AK Centre - Strengthening Community Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2015 | £100k | The AK Centre Fast Track |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/04/2015 | £10k | "East Birmingham's contribution to the Great War" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2014 | £10k | Meeting Young Peoples Information Advice & Guidance Needs |