Human Appeal
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Human Appeal International
Human Appeal changed its legal structure from a Trust to a Charitable Company (No:1154288). The historical information is available on Charity Commission under (previous Charity Number: 1005733) We aim to provide a holistic approach to humanitarian relief and development:1. Emergency & relief programmes2. Sustainable development3. Orphans programmes4. Social programmes.
Activities & Mission
Human Appeal changed its legal structure from a Trust to a Charitable Company (No:1154288). The historical information is available on Charity Commission under (previous Charity Number: 1005733) We aim to provide a holistic approach to humanitarian relief and development:1. Emergency & relief programmes2. Sustainable development3. Orphans programmes4. Social programmes.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £90,246,297 | £83,252,692 | £62,955,348 | £21,064,137 | £3,204,251 | 771 / 7945 |
| 2023 | £56,217,796 | £49,081,504 | £33,425,250 | £14,070,532 | £1,530,660 | 614 / 3372 |
| 2022 | £43,044,070 | £48,954,228 | £36,137,342 | £6,934,240 | £1,105,706 | 505 / 2865 |
| 2021 | £35,518,275 | £31,515,355 | £22,618,046 | £12,844,398 | £1,971,794 | 475 / 1460 |
| 2020 | £29,679,055 | £26,044,751 | £18,792,324 | £8,776,478 | £0 | 455 / 991 |
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Frequently asked questions about Human Appeal
What does Human Appeal do?
Human Appeal changed its legal structure from a Trust to a Charitable Company (No:1154288). The historical information is available on Charity Commission under (previous Charity Number: 1005733) We aim to provide a holistic approach to humanitarian relief and development:1. Emergency & relief programmes2. Sustainable development3. Orphans programmes4. Social programmes.
How much income did Human Appeal report in 2024?
Human Appeal reported total income of £90.25m and reported expenditure of £83.25m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Human Appeal?
Human Appeal has a program ratio of 69.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Human Appeal registered as a charity?
Human Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 October 2013 as charity number 1154288. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Human Appeal?
Human Appeal is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Kamil Zakariyya Omoteso. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Human Appeal operate?
Human Appeal operates across 15 areas, including Bangladesh, Burma, India and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Human Appeal a registered charity?
Yes — Human Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154288.
Details
1 Cheadle Point
Carrs Road
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 2BL
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