Akaal Aid
Also known as: Akaal Trust
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS IN THE UK AND INDIA BY PROVIDING FOOD AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Activities & Mission
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS IN THE UK AND INDIA BY PROVIDING FOOD AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
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.
Country
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Social welfare 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £566,059 | £758,283 | £628,558 | £253,736 | £253,736 | 2 / 13 |
| 2023 | £773,062 | £786,506 | £666,487 | £445,960 | £0 | 2 / 7 |
| 2022 | £602,182 | £555,123 | £512,905 | £459,404 | £0 | 5 / 12 |
| 2021 | £1,040,255 | £883,864 | £862,740 | £412,345 | £0 | 5 / 12 |
| 2020 | £998,486 | £848,574 | £845,774 | £255,954 | £0 | 3 / 19 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Akaal Aid
What does Akaal Aid do?
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS IN THE UK AND INDIA BY PROVIDING FOOD AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
How much income did Akaal Aid report in 2024?
Akaal Aid reported total income of £566k and reported expenditure of £758k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Akaal Aid?
Akaal Aid has a program ratio of 111.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Akaal Aid registered as a charity?
Akaal Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2015 as charity number 1164420. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Akaal Aid?
Akaal Aid is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Akaal Aid operate?
Akaal Aid operates across 4 areas: India, Birmingham City, Nottingham City and Wolverhampton.
Is Akaal Aid a registered charity?
Yes — Akaal Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164420.
Details
Hockley
BIRMINGHAM
B19 1DB
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Also Known As
- Akaal Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated