Islamic Relief Worldwide
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Islamic Relief
1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues
Activities & Mission
1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues
Grants
Islamic Relief Worldwide makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £241,049,736
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £238,998,821 | £241,049,736 | £215,548,144 | £119,524,256 | £39,794,728 | 554 / 1000 |
| 2024 | £275,575,689 | £303,818,278 | £280,647,102 | £121,747,915 | £47,610,454 | 501 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £274,694,061 | £235,062,014 | £213,389,392 | £150,082,129 | £42,422,999 | 494 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £234,179,120 | £193,225,557 | £174,338,358 | £110,210,782 | £14,370,835 | 469 / 1000 |
| 2021 | £182,941,236 | £173,536,858 | £157,215,065 | £69,251,980 | £14,370,835 | 448 / 1000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Islamic Relief Worldwide
What does Islamic Relief Worldwide do?
1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues
How much income did Islamic Relief Worldwide report in 2025?
Islamic Relief Worldwide reported total income of £239.00m and reported expenditure of £241.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Islamic Relief Worldwide?
Islamic Relief Worldwide has a program ratio of 90.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Islamic Relief Worldwide registered as a charity?
Islamic Relief Worldwide was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 1989 as charity number 328158. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Islamic Relief Worldwide?
Islamic Relief Worldwide is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is HAROUN ATALLAH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Islamic Relief Worldwide operate?
Islamic Relief Worldwide operates across 40 areas, including Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh and 37 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Islamic Relief Worldwide a registered charity?
Yes — Islamic Relief Worldwide is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328158.
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Islamic Relief
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated