Fund For Human Need
Makes grants of up to £200 each to refugees, asylum seekers, the homeless and others suffering personal distress. Makes limited number of grants to projects working amongst the poorest communities from restricted funds received for those specific projects.
Activities & Mission
Makes grants of up to £200 each to refugees, asylum seekers, the homeless and others suffering personal distress. Makes limited number of grants to projects working amongst the poorest communities from restricted funds received for those specific projects.
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £94,417 | £98,741 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2024 | £101,895 | £89,049 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £82,453 | £91,198 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £77,306 | £88,702 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2021 | £63,072 | £69,901 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Fund For Human Need
What does Fund For Human Need do?
Makes grants of up to £200 each to refugees, asylum seekers, the homeless and others suffering personal distress. Makes limited number of grants to projects working amongst the poorest communities from restricted funds received for those specific projects.
How much income did Fund For Human Need report in 2025?
Fund For Human Need reported total income of £94k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Fund For Human Need registered as a charity?
Fund For Human Need was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 1962 as charity number 208866. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Fund For Human Need?
Fund For Human Need is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev ROGER CRESSWELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fund For Human Need operate?
Fund For Human Need operates across 4 areas: Northern Ireland, Panama, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Fund For Human Need a registered charity?
Yes — Fund For Human Need is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208866.
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