Rethink Charity
Rethink Charity provides disaster relief and aid, search and rescue teams, education, grants, economic initiatives, and community activation efforts worldwide. We empower communities to overcome social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Activities & Mission
Rethink Charity provides disaster relief and aid, search and rescue teams, education, grants, economic initiatives, and community activation efforts worldwide. We empower communities to overcome social, economic, and environmental challenges.
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 96% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 128). How is this calculated?
Higher than 73% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £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 | £1,982,480 | £2,358,870 | £2,315,611 | £683,753 | £350,000 | 2 / 30 |
| 2024 | £1,586,788 | £526,645 | £516,890 | £1,060,143 | £400,000 | 1 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rethink Charity
What does Rethink Charity do?
Rethink Charity provides disaster relief and aid, search and rescue teams, education, grants, economic initiatives, and community activation efforts worldwide. We empower communities to overcome social, economic, and environmental challenges.
How much income did Rethink Charity report in 2025?
Rethink Charity reported total income of £1.98m and reported expenditure of £2.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rethink Charity?
Rethink Charity has a program ratio of 116.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 128 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rethink Charity registered as a charity?
Rethink Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 2023 as charity number 1201676. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs Rethink Charity?
Rethink Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Yunus Malik. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rethink Charity operate?
Rethink Charity operates across 13 areas, including Afghanistan, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Kosovo and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Rethink Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Rethink Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201676.
Details
First Floor
11 Chimney Walk
Stratford
London
E15 2TP
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- 14 May 2026
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