Relief International UK
Also known as: Relief UK
Relief International-UK (RI-UK) is a non-profit making, non-religious emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development organisation that provides timely and efficient services and material resources to assist victims of natural and man-made disasters worldwide.
Activities & Mission
Relief International-UK (RI-UK) is a non-profit making, non-religious emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development organisation that provides timely and efficient services and material resources to assist victims of natural and man-made disasters worldwide.
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 88% of UK Saving of lives charities with income over £10M (sample: 57). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Saving of lives charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 91% of UK Saving of lives 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 | £40,801,284 | £40,619,369 | £40,619,369 | £1,010,455 | £1,010,455 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £53,686,874 | £55,034,596 | £55,034,596 | £638,426 | £638,427 | 21 / 0 |
| 2022 | £58,600,417 | £58,814,804 | £58,814,804 | £2,056,201 | £412,841 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £67,738,509 | £65,589,573 | £65,537,782 | £2,971,425 | £1,989,184 | 17 / 0 |
| 2020 | £82,269,447 | £84,142,954 | £84,142,954 | £822,489 | £261,899 | 16 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Relief International UK
What does Relief International UK do?
Relief International-UK (RI-UK) is a non-profit making, non-religious emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development organisation that provides timely and efficient services and material resources to assist victims of natural and man-made disasters worldwide.
How much income did Relief International UK report in 2024?
Relief International UK reported total income of £40.80m and reported expenditure of £40.62m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Relief International UK?
Relief International UK has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Saving of lives charities with income over £10M (sample of 57 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Relief International UK registered as a charity?
Relief International UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 2003 as charity number 1098106. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Relief International UK?
Relief International UK is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Debra Davis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Relief International UK operate?
Relief International UK operates across 16 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Relief International UK a registered charity?
Yes — Relief International UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098106.
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- 14 May 2026
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