Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Association Hertfordshire
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Association Hertfordshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Borehamwood. It was registered in April 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Association Hertfordshire reported income of £25k and spending of £15k, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,804 to £25k (+155%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 1330%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Association Hertfordshire sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Earls Barton Library and Community Centre (£25k), Southfield School Friends Association (£25k) and Hemel Hempstead Lions Charity Trust (£25k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The specific aims of 'BIHCAH' are: providing relief for former Bosnian refugees and their dependants in Herts. Preserving and protecting their physical and mental health. Advancing their education, training, employment and integration into British society and local community. Promoting Bosnian culture, language and heritage; linking and co-operating with local organisations and authorities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton Library and Community Centre | Northamptonshire | £25k |
| Southfield School Friends Association | Hatfield | £25k |
| Hemel Hempstead Lions Charity Trust | Hemel Hempstead | £25k |
| Cleaswell Hill Foundation | Choppington | £25k |