Finance Score: 13
Governance Score: -3
Support Score: 12
  • Liabilities <10%: +3
  • Strong growth: +2
  • Fundraising costs low: +3
  • Future income +5
  • Only 4 Trustees: -1
  • Narrow trustee age band: -2
  • Overall weighted support: +12
Overall GiG Score: 22 ?

KIRAN SUPPORT SERVICES

To relieve the distress and suffering of particularly but not exclusively Asian women, children and young people who have suffered or are exposed to domestic violence and abuse, and who have suffered in necessitous circumstances by the provision of refuge, outreach and aftercare support.To educate the public in the causes and effects of domestic violence and the prevention thereof.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • This charity has a robust balance sheet
  • There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
  • Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
  • A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers and there are significant future grants due to be received

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • This charity is not recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid according to its latest published return
  • Why are there only 4 trustees?
  • The Board has little diversity in terms of age

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k
Spending
£k
Surplus/
Deficit £k
Fundraising
Cost £k
Total
Funds £k
Unrestricted
Funds £k
Mths
Rsrvs
Staff Volun-
teers
31/03/23£632£531£101£11£500£4179.481
31/03/22£532£559£-26£12£399£3778.190
31/03/21£556£490£66£15£425£3047.480
31/03/20£471£434£37n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/19£416£393£23n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/18£373£262£111n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/17£290£219£71n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/16£262£286£-24n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/15£243£287£-45n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/14*£241£277£-35n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/13£433£428£5n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/12£380£446£-66n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/11£525£459£66£2£282£2085.4130
31/03/10£380£410£-30n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/09£362£389£-28n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/08£368£362£6n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/07£157£135£21n/an/an/an/an/an/a

Financial Ratios
Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 1.8%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 2.1%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 19%
Highest pay band: £80,000-£90,000
Liabilities/Assets: 6%
Liabilities/Income: 5%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 83%
Reserves/Spending: 9.4 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 11 months
Quick Ratio: 15.2
Asset Split ?
Balance Sheet History
Established: 19 years

www.kiranss.org.uk

info@kiranss.org.uk

02085581986

Charity Commission for England and WalesCompanies House
UN SDGs
?
Listed activities
  • Accommodation/Housing
  • Economic/Community Development/Employment
  • Education/Training
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
GiG Classification
  • Support for victims of domestic or sexual abuse
  • Emotional support, counselling or therapy
How it operates
  • Acts as an umbrella or resource body
  • Provides advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Where it operates
  • Throughout England And Wales,
Who it helps
  • Children/Young People
  • Elderly/Old People
  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • Other Defined Groups
  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Who supports them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years
Henry Smith Charity£210,000
The Coutts Foundation£135,000
Trust for London£102,917
Lloyds Bank Foundation£52,250
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government£50,490
Comic Relief£40,000
DCMS£26,333
City Bridge Trust£11,238
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Kiran Support Services
£210,000 18/08/2023
36
towards three years' running costs of an organisation providing specialist support for women with South Asian heritage with experience of domestic abuse in North London.
The Coutts Foundation - Kiran Grant 1
£135,000 17/03/2023
36
An unrestricted grant to Kiran Support Services to provide a safe, nurturing space and resource of high qualilty provision, where Asian women overcoming domestic violence (and their children) can identify options and develop skills that enable them ....more
Lloyds Bank Foundation - One off gift towards cost of living crisis to Kiran Support Services
£2,250 14/12/2022
One off gift to support with the cost of living crisis
Trust for London - Kiran Support Services
£7,917 29/09/2022
This is a cost of living uplift for grant reference 360G-trustforlondon-MAIN-S2-02.02.2021-8987
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to Kiran Support Services
£50,000 14/09/2022
24
Unrestricted grant over two years towards the core costs of Kiran Support Services
Trust for London - Kiran Support Services
£95,000 11/06/2021
36
The funding is for a contribution towards the salary costs of a full-time Immigration Advisor who will increase the ability of women to escape domestic violence and take control of their immigration status. Kiran will support substantive immigration ....more
Comic Relief - Kiran Support Services Recovery Funding
£40,000 23/06/2020
6
COVID19 Recovery funding
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation: COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund
£25,245 05/06/2020
Organisations providing services and support for vulnerable people, for which there will be increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Kiran Support Services
£11,238 09/04/2020
A one-off, unrestricted grant of £11,238, equivalent to one regular quarterly payment for the organisations current grant.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - DOMESTIC ABUSE
£25,245 01/04/2020
A further 25 charities will receive a share of 1 million boost as part of the governments 10 million emergency fund.
DCMS - Tackling domestic violence against BME women and helping them to transform their lives
£26,333 01/04/2020
Kiran Support Services provide Asian women who experience domestic violence, honour-based violence and forced marriage a safe place to stay while they recuperate from their ordeal. They have two refuges, one in Waltham Forest and one in Brent where ....more
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Kiran Support Services
£90,800 12/11/2019
24
£90,800 over two further and final years (£44,950 £45,850) towards a full-time Outreach & Advocacy Support Worker and running costs to support BAME women who have survived, or are at risk of, domestic abuse.
DCMS - Tackling domestic violence against BME women and helping them to transform their lives
£26,333 01/04/2019
Kiran Support Services provide Asian women who experience domestic violence, honour-based violence and forced marriage a safe place to stay while they recuperate from their ordeal. They have two refuges, one in Waltham Forest and one in Brent where ....more
DCMS - Tackling domestic violence against BME women and helping them to transform their lives
£26,333 10/12/2018
Kiran Support Services provide Asian women who experience domestic violence, honour-based violence and forced marriage a safe place to stay while they recuperate from their ordeal. They have two refuges, one in Waltham Forest and one in Brent where ....more
DCMS - Tackling domestic violence against BME women and helping them to transform their lives
£19,750 10/12/2018
Kiran Support Services provide Asian women who experience domestic violence, honour-based violence and forced marriage a safe place to stay while they recuperate from their ordeal. They have two refuges, one in Waltham Forest and one in Brent where ....more
Comic Relief - Tackling domestic violence against BME women and helping them to transform their lives
£79,000 06/11/2018
24
Kiran Support Services provide Asian women who experience domestic violence, honour-based violence and forced marriage a safe place to stay while they recuperate from their ordeal. They have two refuges, one in Waltham Forest and one in Brent where ....more
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£15,000 13/04/2018
Making a difference in the lives of Asian women who have experienced domestic abuse
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to Kiran Support Services
£75,000 30/11/2017
36
Specialist DA charity supporting Asian women primarily in Barking & Dagenham but also from across the country. The request is to part fund the CEO salary.
National Lottery Community Fund - Launch Pad : The Kiran Women’s 2nd Stage Initiative
£431,687 29/11/2017
60
The project will provide activities that support people to move towards independent living by building confidence, gaining life skills and creating networks of support. A range of activities will help progress their recovery and personalised plans ....more
Trust for London - Kiran Support Services
£91,000 22/02/2017
36
The funding is towards employing a part time Immigration Advice Worker to increase access for women who have been victims of domestic abuse or who are at risk of domestic abuse to free relevant advice and support around their immigration status.
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Kiran Support Services
£102,500 18/03/2016
36
£102,500 over 3 years (£34,000; £34,200; £34,300) towards a full-time salary and on-costs to support BME women who have survived, or are at risk of, domestic abuse.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Kiran Project
£105,000 03/12/2015
36
towards three years' running costs of a domestic violence support service for Asian women and children in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and surrounding boroughs
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to The Kiran Project
£12,826 08/07/2015
12
supporting Asian women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse. The grant will fund the costs of the Capacity Building Programme
National Lottery Community Fund - 'Reaching Out' - the Kiran Community Outreach & Development Initiative
£212,095 15/03/2012
48
This new project will support Asian women at risk of or currently experience domestic violence. It will offer a range of culturally appropriate support to develop skills and knowledge, provide access to other services and ultimately lead to the ....more
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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (4)
Current Trustees appointed

Age Range of Trustees: 54-62
  • KISHWAR AHMED Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Civil Servant
  • NASEEM ALAHI Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Maths Teacher
  • NIGHAT SAHI (Chair) Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Solicitor
  • SHAHZADI RAZA Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Foster Carer
Legal constitution
  • Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 10/05/2006, number: 1114148
  • Registered at Companies House on 02/03/2006, number: 05727907
Gift Aid
  • NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Other Regulators
  • Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education)
Policies in force
  • Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
  • Complaints handling
  • Complaints policy and procedures
  • Conflicting interests
  • Financial reserves policy and procedures
  • Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
  • Internal risk management policy and procedures
  • Investment
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
  • Social media policy and procedures
  • Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
  • Trustee expenses policy and procedures
  • Volunteer management
Filing Record
17 returns made; AR14: 39 days late,
Main office

Kiran Support Services
WalthamForest Resource Hub(Central)
I Russell Road
LONDON
E10 7ES

Objectives

1) TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS AND SUFFERING OF, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, ASIAN WOMEN, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED OR ARE EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. 2) TO RELIEVE, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, ASIAN WOMEN, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES BY THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION AND OUTREACH AND AFTERCARE SUPPORT.3) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE PREVENTION THEREOF, AND TO UNDERTAKE OR CONTRIBUTE TO RESEARCH INTO SUCH MATTERS AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE NATIONAL.

Data Sources

Charity Commission for England and Wales
360 Giving

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