Alfanar
Also known as: Arab Learning Initiative
Alfanar assists organisations in the Arab region that are improving the lives and opportunities of the communities they serve. Alfanar's partners, who may be start up or more established organisations, take enduring and entrepreneurial approaches and are committed to finding diverse ways to generate income. Alfanar provides them with a combination of financial support, advice and expertise.
Activities & Mission
Alfanar assists organisations in the Arab region that are improving the lives and opportunities of the communities they serve. Alfanar's partners, who may be start up or more established organisations, take enduring and entrepreneurial approaches and are committed to finding diverse ways to generate income. Alfanar provides them with a combination of financial support, advice and expertise.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,984,566 | £2,787,107 | £2,161,425 | £632,468 | £175,306 | 24 / 15 |
| 2023 | £2,452,661 | £2,472,843 | £2,145,872 | £1,260,444 | £516,836 | 22 / 12 |
| 2022 | £2,503,853 | £2,052,885 | £1,533,980 | £1,455,190 | £658,547 | 20 / 7 |
| 2021 | £2,126,770 | £1,961,121 | £1,682,230 | £1,004,222 | £244,544 | 10 / 8 |
| 2020 | £2,190,319 | £1,824,553 | £1,544,744 | £838,573 | £226,970 | 9 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Alfanar
What does Alfanar do?
Alfanar assists organisations in the Arab region that are improving the lives and opportunities of the communities they serve. Alfanar's partners, who may be start up or more established organisations, take enduring and entrepreneurial approaches and are committed to finding diverse ways to generate income. Alfanar provides them with a combination of financial support, advice and expertise.
How much income did Alfanar report in 2024?
Alfanar reported total income of £1.98m and reported expenditure of £2.79m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Alfanar?
Alfanar has a program ratio of 108.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Alfanar registered as a charity?
Alfanar was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 2004 as charity number 1105048. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Alfanar?
Alfanar is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is LUBNA OLAYAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Alfanar operate?
Alfanar operates across 5 areas, including Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Alfanar a registered charity?
Yes — Alfanar is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105048.
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Also Known As
- Arab Learning Initiative
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated