Al Basar International Foundation
Their activities are providing eye care to under developed countries in Asia and Africa, deliver short term relief through mobile eye camps, build eye hospitals in various countries in Asia and Africa to provide eye treatment,. They also establish training centres in different countries and train HR for prevention of blindness projects and provide School Eye-Health programs.
Activities & Mission
Their activities are providing eye care to under developed countries in Asia and Africa, deliver short term relief through mobile eye camps, build eye hospitals in various countries in Asia and Africa to provide eye treatment,. They also establish training centres in different countries and train HR for prevention of blindness projects and provide School Eye-Health programs.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 78% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Health charities with income over £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 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £18,567,803 | £18,053,616 | £17,988,251 | £7,753,433 | £600,000 | 303 / 50 |
| 2023 | £18,016,418 | £18,237,223 | £18,236,056 | £1,631,730 | £500,000 | 303 / 0 |
| 2022 | £18,741,264 | £16,513,845 | £16,504,336 | £8,015,322 | £600,000 | 275 / 0 |
| 2021 | £12,053,853 | £10,075,806 | £10,049,084 | £5,787,903 | £1,165,318 | 275 / 0 |
| 2020 | £90,092 | £89,750 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Al Basar International Foundation
What does Al Basar International Foundation do?
Their activities are providing eye care to under developed countries in Asia and Africa, deliver short term relief through mobile eye camps, build eye hospitals in various countries in Asia and Africa to provide eye treatment,. They also establish training centres in different countries and train HR for prevention of blindness projects and provide School Eye-Health programs.
How much income did Al Basar International Foundation report in 2024?
Al Basar International Foundation reported total income of £18.57m and reported expenditure of £18.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Al Basar International Foundation?
Al Basar International Foundation has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Al Basar International Foundation registered as a charity?
Al Basar International Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 2015 as charity number 1160758. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Al Basar International Foundation?
Al Basar International Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR ADEL AL RUSHOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Al Basar International Foundation operate?
Al Basar International Foundation operates across 13 areas, including Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Al Basar International Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Al Basar International Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160758.
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566 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 5YA
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