The Edith Ashby Support Fund
Also known as: Lhh, The League of the Helping Hand, Linking Help with Hope since 1908
One off and quarterly payments to individuals in hardship due to illness or disability throughout the UK.
Activities & Mission
One off and quarterly payments to individuals in hardship due to illness or disability throughout the UK.
Grants
The Edith Ashby Support Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £158,639
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £175,173 | £158,639 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £139,403 | £179,449 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £198,300 | £163,184 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £164,647 | £168,404 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £148,864 | £189,845 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Edith Ashby Support Fund
What does The Edith Ashby Support Fund do?
One off and quarterly payments to individuals in hardship due to illness or disability throughout the UK.
How much income did The Edith Ashby Support Fund report in 2025?
The Edith Ashby Support Fund reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £159k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Edith Ashby Support Fund registered as a charity?
The Edith Ashby Support Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1962 as charity number 208792. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Edith Ashby Support Fund?
The Edith Ashby Support Fund is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Edith Ashby Support Fund operate?
The Edith Ashby Support Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Edith Ashby Support Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Edith Ashby Support Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208792.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lhh
- The League of the Helping Hand
- Linking Help with Hope since 1908
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated