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Alsama Project

The charity operates education centres and provides cricket activities in conjunction with our sister charity Alsama Project in Lebanon. Alsama means 'Sky' in Arabic. We are offering new horizons for refugee children and women in areas of conflict in the Middle East by providing academic education and sport development, and by supporting social enterprises run by refugee women.

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Activities & Mission

The charity operates education centres and provides cricket activities in conjunction with our sister charity Alsama Project in Lebanon. Alsama means 'Sky' in Arabic. We are offering new horizons for refugee children and women in areas of conflict in the Middle East by providing academic education and sport development, and by supporting social enterprises run by refugee women.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£763,654
Latest Expenditure
£680,514

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £763,654
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £624,113
Raising Funds £53,678
Governance £11,742
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,723

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£763,654
£680,514£624,113£1,073,948£1,100,0001 / 13
2024
£1,277,195
£1,038,670£901,360£1,005,194£1,100,0001 / 0
2023
£815,252
£598,264£531,461£806,206£00 / 0
2022
£755,131
£350,592£322,234£600,724£419,3240 / 1
2021
£260,333
£147,1340 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Alsama Project

What does Alsama Project do?

The charity operates education centres and provides cricket activities in conjunction with our sister charity Alsama Project in Lebanon. Alsama means 'Sky' in Arabic. We are offering new horizons for refugee children and women in areas of conflict in the Middle East by providing academic education and sport development, and by supporting social enterprises run by refugee women.

How much income did Alsama Project report in 2025?

Alsama Project reported total income of £764k and reported expenditure of £681k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Alsama Project registered as a charity?

Alsama Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2020 as charity number 1191810. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Alsama Project?

Alsama Project is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ketish Pothalingam. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Alsama Project operate?

Alsama Project operates across 2 areas: Lebanon and England And Wales.

Is Alsama Project a registered charity?

Yes — Alsama Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191810.

Details

Address
5th Floor
30-31 Furnival Street
LONDON
EC4A 1JQ
Registration Date
14 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5166948
Charity Number
1191810

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Trustees

Ketish Pothalingam Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher John Lindsay Teesdale
Dr Paul Stuart Mitchell
Elizabeth Mary Robertson
Krishnan Narayanan
Also governs 1 other charity
Meike Ziervogel
Richard Verity
Suhir Helal
Trevor Russell

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