Penny Appeal
Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Activities & Mission
Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.
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 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £13,136,985 | £13,756,631 | £10,260,387 | £6,666,599 | £6,363,544 | 68 / 5 |
| 2023 | £22,429,858 | £23,816,643 | £17,304,511 | £7,286,244 | £7,286,244 | 90 / 40 |
| 2022 | £23,086,238 | £22,118,433 | £15,273,026 | £8,673,029 | £7,544,192 | 100 / 85 |
| 2021 | £28,683,676 | £23,285,223 | £19,993,933 | £8,385,066 | £4,150,174 | 156 / 78 |
| 2021 | £16,188,549 | £17,159,391 | £13,115,773 | £7,414,224 | £991,973 | 131 / 41 |
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Frequently asked questions about Penny Appeal
What does Penny Appeal do?
Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.
How much income did Penny Appeal report in 2024?
Penny Appeal reported total income of £13.14m and reported expenditure of £13.76m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Penny Appeal?
Penny Appeal has a program ratio of 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Penny Appeal registered as a charity?
Penny Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2009 as charity number 1128341. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Penny Appeal?
Penny Appeal is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mohammed Junaid Akhtar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Penny Appeal operate?
Penny Appeal operates across 42 areas, including Afghanistan, Australia, Azerbaijan and 39 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Penny Appeal a registered charity?
Yes — Penny Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128341.
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