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Refugee Biriyani & Bananas

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is a female and community-led grassroots humanitarian organisation providing emergency aid, advocacy and support to people affected by war, displacement and poverty. We deliver food, water and essential aid, and run the Community Humanitarian Leaders Programme (CHLP), supporting people with lived experience to be involved in humanitarian response and leadership.

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Activities & Mission

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is a female and community-led grassroots humanitarian organisation providing emergency aid, advocacy and support to people affected by war, displacement and poverty. We deliver food, water and essential aid, and run the Community Humanitarian Leaders Programme (CHLP), supporting people with lived experience to be involved in humanitarian response and leadership.

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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

Latest Income
£432,049
Latest Expenditure
£330,877

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 76.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£432,049
£330,8770 / 10
2025
£423,041
£373,0070 / 355
2024
£240,505
£238,9280 / 240
2023
£203,373
£188,1320 / 40
2022
£210,951
£137,6280 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Refugee Biriyani & Bananas

What does Refugee Biriyani & Bananas do?

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is a female and community-led grassroots humanitarian organisation providing emergency aid, advocacy and support to people affected by war, displacement and poverty. We deliver food, water and essential aid, and run the Community Humanitarian Leaders Programme (CHLP), supporting people with lived experience to be involved in humanitarian response and leadership.

How much income did Refugee Biriyani & Bananas report in 2026?

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas reported total income of £432k and reported expenditure of £331k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Refugee Biriyani & Bananas registered as a charity?

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 2020 as charity number 1189561. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Refugee Biriyani & Bananas?

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Amber Ritson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Refugee Biriyani & Bananas operate?

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas operates across 4 areas: Egypt, Greece, Occupied Palestinian Territories and England And Wales.

Is Refugee Biriyani & Bananas a registered charity?

Yes — Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189561.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 May 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5153360
Charity Number
1189561

Trustees

Amber Ritson Chair
Aliya Abidi
Elena Martinez Garcia
Mantaqaa Akhtar
Nele Burke
Rhian Planchant
Triana Riazor Marquina

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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