Human Capability Foundation
HCF is a grant-making charity that makes grants to organisations predominantly in India.
Activities & Mission
HCF is a grant-making charity that makes grants to organisations predominantly in India.
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 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £44,453,782 | £31,079,515 | £2,502,469 | £95,261,466 | £37,437,878 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £36,398,755 | £29,882,087 | £2,119,368 | £83,534,113 | £30,280,414 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £56,929,434 | £25,456,054 | £1,557,647 | £71,886,641 | £36,860,756 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £29,781,388 | £21,979,614 | £601,873 | £40,561,298 | £15,233,946 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,012,607 | £1,240,780 | £1,104,567 | £32,746,065 | £7,484,866 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Human Capability Foundation
What does Human Capability Foundation do?
HCF is a grant-making charity that makes grants to organisations predominantly in India.
How much income did Human Capability Foundation report in 2024?
Human Capability Foundation reported total income of £44.45m and reported expenditure of £31.08m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Human Capability Foundation?
Human Capability Foundation has a program ratio of 5.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Human Capability Foundation registered as a charity?
Human Capability Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 2011 as charity number 1145084. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Human Capability Foundation?
Human Capability Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Human Capability Foundation operate?
Human Capability Foundation operates across 3 areas: India, Senegal and London.
Is Human Capability Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Human Capability Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145084.
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