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Hand In Hand For Aid And Development

Also known as: Hand in Hand for Syria

Provide medical support complemented with water, hygiene and sanitation. Give the most vulnerable the means to support themselves and be independent. Support victims of war and improve their resilience Respond to emergencies by providing food, shelter & medical support.

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Activities & Mission

Provide medical support complemented with water, hygiene and sanitation. Give the most vulnerable the means to support themselves and be independent. Support victims of war and improve their resilience Respond to emergencies by providing food, shelter & medical support.

Grants

Hand In Hand For Aid And Development makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£25,073,276
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£22,681,726
Latest Expenditure
£25,073,276

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £22,681,726
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £24,929,964
Raising Funds £143,312
Governance £46,985
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£22,681,726
£25,073,276£24,929,964£3,145,606£586,140988 / 31
2024
£27,119,747
£29,370,482£29,323,359£5,537,156£916,1151149 / 40
2023
£33,732,997
£32,446,145£31,135,350£7,787,891£1,015,5181305 / 50
2022
£22,442,249
£21,648,947£21,619,787£6,501,039£766,7601079 / 35
2021
£19,545,764
£20,993,186£20,989,173£5,707,737£505,8301045 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hand In Hand For Aid And Development

What does Hand In Hand For Aid And Development do?

Provide medical support complemented with water, hygiene and sanitation. Give the most vulnerable the means to support themselves and be independent. Support victims of war and improve their resilience Respond to emergencies by providing food, shelter & medical support.

How much income did Hand In Hand For Aid And Development report in 2025?

Hand In Hand For Aid And Development reported total income of £22.68m and reported expenditure of £25.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hand In Hand For Aid And Development registered as a charity?

Hand In Hand For Aid And Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 2018 as charity number 1176805. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Hand In Hand For Aid And Development?

Hand In Hand For Aid And Development is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is OMAR ABDUL GABBAR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hand In Hand For Aid And Development operate?

Hand In Hand For Aid And Development operates across 2 areas: Syria and Turkey.

Is Hand In Hand For Aid And Development a registered charity?

Yes — Hand In Hand For Aid And Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176805.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5114616
Charity Number
1176805

Trustees

OMAR ABDUL GABBAR Chair
Aula Abbara
Dr Mohammad Alhadj Ali
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Nilesh Anil Dayaram
FADDY SAHLOUL
FADI AL-DAIRI
Noor Al-Dairi

Also Known As

  • Hand in Hand for Syria

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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