Help Change Lives
Helping very vulnerable people around the world in the following ways: through the advancement of education with the aim of reducing poverty, provision of food, water, clothing, shelter, health aids and income generating opportunities to underprivileged persons, and contributing to social and economic development.
Activities & Mission
Helping very vulnerable people around the world in the following ways: through the advancement of education with the aim of reducing poverty, provision of food, water, clothing, shelter, health aids and income generating opportunities to underprivileged persons, and contributing to social and economic development.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Social welfare 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 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 | £600,167 | £587,597 | £585,835 | £64,489 | £53,242 | 0 / 3 |
| 2024 | £389,514 | £413,176 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £365,448 | £336,575 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £196,949 | £183,411 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £81,814 | £83,403 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Help Change Lives
What does Help Change Lives do?
Helping very vulnerable people around the world in the following ways: through the advancement of education with the aim of reducing poverty, provision of food, water, clothing, shelter, health aids and income generating opportunities to underprivileged persons, and contributing to social and economic development.
How much income did Help Change Lives report in 2025?
Help Change Lives reported total income of £600k and reported expenditure of £588k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Help Change Lives?
Help Change Lives has a program ratio of 97.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Help Change Lives registered as a charity?
Help Change Lives was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 2019 as charity number 1184471. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Help Change Lives?
Help Change Lives is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Pallvee Shah FCA CTA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Help Change Lives operate?
Help Change Lives operates across 8 areas, including India, Kenya, Liberia and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Help Change Lives a registered charity?
Yes — Help Change Lives is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184471.
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