Global Helping Hands
Also known as: Humanity Aid
Global Helping Hands aims to:Relieve poverty worldwide by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.For the benefit of the public, the relief of poverty and suffering anywhere in the world among the victims of natural or other kinds of disaster by providing grants, items and services.
Activities & Mission
Global Helping Hands aims to:Relieve poverty worldwide by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.For the benefit of the public, the relief of poverty and suffering anywhere in the world among the victims of natural or other kinds of disaster by providing grants, items and services.
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 92% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 128). How is this calculated?
Higher than 73% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
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 | £3,085,062 | £3,529,516 | £3,466,316 | £1,275,685 | £0 | 0 / 10 |
| 2024 | £2,719,545 | £2,171,334 | £2,107,194 | £1,720,139 | £0 | 0 / 10 |
| 2023 | £2,016,788 | £911,055 | £875,359 | £1,171,928 | £0 | 0 / 15 |
| 2022 | £750,097 | £684,218 | £679,266 | £66,195 | £0 | 0 / 18 |
| 2021 | £39,483 | £39,167 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Global Helping Hands
What does Global Helping Hands do?
Global Helping Hands aims to:Relieve poverty worldwide by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.For the benefit of the public, the relief of poverty and suffering anywhere in the world among the victims of natural or other kinds of disaster by providing grants, items and services.
How much income did Global Helping Hands report in 2025?
Global Helping Hands reported total income of £3.09m and reported expenditure of £3.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Global Helping Hands?
Global Helping Hands has a program ratio of 112.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 128 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Global Helping Hands registered as a charity?
Global Helping Hands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2020 as charity number 1190360. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Global Helping Hands?
Global Helping Hands is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr ASIF ALI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Global Helping Hands operate?
Global Helping Hands operates across 26 areas, including Albania, Bangladesh, Benin and 23 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Global Helping Hands a registered charity?
Yes — Global Helping Hands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190360.
Details
2 Brunel Way
Slough
SL1 1FQ
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- 14 May 2026
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