Forgotten Women

To transform the lives of vulnerable women through aid, opportunity and voice.

Activities & Mission

To transform the lives of vulnerable women through aid, opportunity and voice.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Country

Afghanistan Bangladesh India Malawi Occupied Palestinian Territories Pakistan Somalia Turkey Yemen

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,887,861

Latest Expenditure

£1,800,014

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 69.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 31.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,887,861

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,244,332

Raising Funds £555,682

Governance £9,637

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,887,861	£1,800,014	£1,244,332	£1,763,050	£859,566	10 / 40
2024	£1,500,223	£1,393,656	£0	£678,752	£0	5 / 30
2023	£919,374	£609,885	£555,307	£572,186	£0	0 / 28
2022	£431,681	£277,048				0 / 25
2021	£327,841	£288,351				0 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forgotten Women

What does Forgotten Women do?

To transform the lives of vulnerable women through aid, opportunity and voice.

How much income did Forgotten Women report in 2025?

Forgotten Women reported total income of £2.89m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Forgotten Women?

Forgotten Women has a program ratio of 43.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Forgotten Women registered as a charity?

Forgotten Women was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 2016 as charity number 1169466. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Forgotten Women?

Forgotten Women is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forgotten Women operate?

Forgotten Women operates across 10 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Forgotten Women a registered charity?

Yes — Forgotten Women is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169466.