Forgotten Ummah
The object of the CIO is to alleviate human suffering and provide poverty relief around the world; focusing on individuals impacted by war, natural disasters, social inequalities, injustices, or other catastrophic events.
Activities & Mission
The object of the CIO is to alleviate human suffering and provide poverty relief around the world; focusing on individuals impacted by war, natural disasters, social inequalities, injustices, or other catastrophic events.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 155). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £529,790 | £377,707 | £313,367 | £209,429 | £0 | 0 / 3 |
| 2023 | £60,338 | £16,162 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £37,632 | £22,522 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Forgotten Ummah
What does Forgotten Ummah do?
The object of the CIO is to alleviate human suffering and provide poverty relief around the world; focusing on individuals impacted by war, natural disasters, social inequalities, injustices, or other catastrophic events.
How much income did Forgotten Ummah report in 2024?
Forgotten Ummah reported total income of £530k and reported expenditure of £378k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forgotten Ummah?
Forgotten Ummah has a program ratio of 59.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 155 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forgotten Ummah registered as a charity?
Forgotten Ummah was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2022 as charity number 1197348. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Forgotten Ummah?
Forgotten Ummah is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forgotten Ummah operate?
Forgotten Ummah operates across 9 areas, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Lebanon and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Forgotten Ummah a registered charity?
Yes — Forgotten Ummah is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197348.
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2 Whitechapel Road
London
E1 1EW
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