C.a.s.t.

Also known as: Communities and Sanctuary-Seekers Together

We assist asylum-seekers and refugees and new members of our community, offering advice and support and signposting them to appropriate services; and liaise with local community and statutory organisations and are active in night shelters and the Southend Homeless Action Network. At the same time, CAST is an activist organisation that challenges existing structures.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Essex Southend-on-sea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,240,209

Latest Expenditure

£1,138,246

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £1,240,209

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,138,246

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,240,209	£1,138,246	£1,138,246	£84,340	£55,000	6 / 0
2024	£401,377	£403,455				0 / 28
2023	£348,220	£439,424				0 / 1050
2022	£385,745	£386,805				0 / 80
2021	£253,794	£234,197				0 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about C.a.s.t.

What does C.a.s.t. do?

How much income did C.a.s.t. report in 2025?

C.a.s.t. reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is C.a.s.t.?

C.a.s.t. has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was C.a.s.t. registered as a charity?

C.a.s.t. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 2018 as charity number 1181331. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs C.a.s.t.?

C.a.s.t. is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is WASHINGTON ALI- NASOLO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does C.a.s.t. operate?

C.a.s.t. operates across 2 areas: Essex and Southend-on-sea.

Is C.a.s.t. a registered charity?

Yes — C.a.s.t. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181331.