African Relief Fund
Also known as: Arf
activities were mainly education, supporting schools in Somalia and emergency food aid.
Activities & Mission
activities were mainly education, supporting schools in Somalia and emergency food aid.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — African Relief Fund (organisation 3076997)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £209,970 | £196,216 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2024 | £636,709 | £92,361 | £88,001 | £543,268 | £511,205 | 4 / 5 |
| 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about African Relief Fund
What does African Relief Fund do?
activities were mainly education, supporting schools in Somalia and emergency food aid.
How much income did African Relief Fund report in 2025?
African Relief Fund reported total income of £210k and reported expenditure of £196k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is African Relief Fund?
African Relief Fund has a program ratio of 13.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was African Relief Fund registered as a charity?
African Relief Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2022 as charity number 1197360. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs African Relief Fund?
African Relief Fund is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is HOSSEIN SOYAN FARAH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does African Relief Fund operate?
African Relief Fund operates across 12 areas, including Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is African Relief Fund a registered charity?
Yes — African Relief Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197360.
Details
SMALL HEATH
BIRMINGHAM
B10 9QN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated