Swan (southern Women's Aid Network)
SWAN (Southern Women's Aid Network) was founded by Saiqa Ali BEM and is led and operated by women. SWAN works with other national and international NGOs and is a recognised provider of food aid in London and abroad. SWAN provides food and other essential aid to individuals and families in need through its ongoing and emergency local and international aid projects.
Activities & Mission
SWAN (Southern Women's Aid Network) was founded by Saiqa Ali BEM and is led and operated by women. SWAN works with other national and international NGOs and is a recognised provider of food aid in London and abroad. SWAN provides food and other essential aid to individuals and families in need through its ongoing and emergency local and international aid projects.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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?
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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 | £1,343,042 | £1,236,750 | £6,286 | £278,337 | £41,750 | 3 / 30 |
| 2024 | £972,745 | £867,082 | £0 | £172,046 | £66,383 | 0 / 30 |
| 2023 | £443,613 | £464,072 | 0 / 51 | |||
| 2022 | £401,694 | £347,093 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £288,636 | £264,830 | 0 / 74 |
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Frequently asked questions about Swan (southern Women's Aid Network)
What does Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) do?
SWAN (Southern Women's Aid Network) was founded by Saiqa Ali BEM and is led and operated by women. SWAN works with other national and international NGOs and is a recognised provider of food aid in London and abroad. SWAN provides food and other essential aid to individuals and families in need through its ongoing and emergency local and international aid projects.
How much income did Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) report in 2025?
Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) reported total income of £1.34m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swan (southern Women's Aid Network)?
Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) has a program ratio of 0.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) registered as a charity?
Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 2020 as charity number 1188649. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Swan (southern Women's Aid Network)?
Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Uzma Hameed. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) operate?
Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) operates across 11 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) a registered charity?
Yes — Swan (southern Women's Aid Network) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188649.
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62 Bensham Grove
THORNTON HEATH
Surrey
CR7 8DB
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