Human Relief Foundation
Provides humanitarian aid and assistance by responding to emergencies and empowering societies through education and training. The Foundation accepts donations from individuals and institutions within UK and international which are used to implement its humanitarian projects. HRF was first registered with the Charity Commission in 1995 (1043676), then became a company limited by guarantee in 2007.
Activities & Mission
Provides humanitarian aid and assistance by responding to emergencies and empowering societies through education and training. The Foundation accepts donations from individuals and institutions within UK and international which are used to implement its humanitarian projects. HRF was first registered with the Charity Commission in 1995 (1043676), then became a company limited by guarantee in 2007.
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 45% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,818,332 | £9,241,112 | £8,091,184 | £6,909,368 | £6,909,368 | 146 / 100 |
| 2023 | £7,462,749 | £7,745,173 | £6,419,827 | £7,249,024 | £7,249,024 | 121 / 100 |
| 2022 | £13,865,556 | £13,278,301 | £11,955,670 | £6,733,465 | £236,677 | 47 / 100 |
| 2021 | £10,220,174 | £9,300,308 | £7,913,930 | £6,146,210 | £1,339,446 | 52 / 100 |
| 2020 | £9,499,696 | £8,415,314 | £7,154,493 | £5,226,344 | £1,392,890 | 68 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Human Relief Foundation
What does Human Relief Foundation do?
Provides humanitarian aid and assistance by responding to emergencies and empowering societies through education and training. The Foundation accepts donations from individuals and institutions within UK and international which are used to implement its humanitarian projects. HRF was first registered with the Charity Commission in 1995 (1043676), then became a company limited by guarantee in 2007.
How much income did Human Relief Foundation report in 2024?
Human Relief Foundation reported total income of £8.82m and reported expenditure of £9.24m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Human Relief Foundation?
Human Relief Foundation has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Human Relief Foundation registered as a charity?
Human Relief Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2008 as charity number 1126281. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Human Relief Foundation?
Human Relief Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Human Relief Foundation operate?
Human Relief Foundation operates across 14 areas, including Bangladesh, France, Ghana and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Human Relief Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Human Relief Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126281.
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BRADFORD
West Yorkshire
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