Humanity First International
Also known as: Humanity First
To provide immediate relief to people in those areas of the world who have been the victims of natural or man made disasters irrespective of creed, race, colour or religion.To provide development aid to those in need in order to enable the donees to acquire key skills so that they can achieve self-sufficiency.
Activities & Mission
To provide immediate relief to people in those areas of the world who have been the victims of natural or man made disasters irrespective of creed, race, colour or religion.To provide development aid to those in need in order to enable the donees to acquire key skills so that they can achieve self-sufficiency.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 155). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £886,085 | £301,208 | £271,743 | £3,692,479 | £1,497,444 | 1 / 50 |
| 2023 | £531,337 | £308,217 | £287,902 | £3,107,602 | £1,294,958 | 1 / 50 |
| 2022 | £682,714 | £168,762 | £157,769 | £2,884,482 | £1,341,215 | 1 / 50 |
| 2021 | £611,169 | £329,928 | £317,898 | £2,370,531 | £1,140,705 | 1 / 50 |
| 2020 | £515,617 | £532,312 | £512,664 | £2,089,290 | £916,927 | 3 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Humanity First International
What does Humanity First International do?
To provide immediate relief to people in those areas of the world who have been the victims of natural or man made disasters irrespective of creed, race, colour or religion.To provide development aid to those in need in order to enable the donees to acquire key skills so that they can achieve self-sufficiency.
How much income did Humanity First International report in 2024?
Humanity First International reported total income of £886k and reported expenditure of £301k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Humanity First International?
Humanity First International has a program ratio of 30.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 155 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Humanity First International registered as a charity?
Humanity First International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 2012 as charity number 1149693. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Humanity First International?
Humanity First International is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Humanity First International operate?
Humanity First International operates across 14 areas, including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Haiti and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Humanity First International a registered charity?
Yes — Humanity First International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149693.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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