Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Sahara For Life Trust

The Charity's objective and principal activity is the provision of relief to the sick and those in needof health care in Pakistan and in particular the provision of medical services and facilities to relievesickness in the underdeveloped areas of Pakistan.

Contact Charity

Activities & Mission

The Charity's objective and principal activity is the provision of relief to the sick and those in needof health care in Pakistan and in particular the provision of medical services and facilities to relievesickness in the underdeveloped areas of Pakistan.

Grants

Sahara For Life Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£395,144
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profile

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.

Country

Financial Information

Latest Income
£537,878
Latest Expenditure
£479,677

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £535,359
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,519
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £447,119
Raising Funds £32,558
Governance £2,400
Grants to Institutions £395,144
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£537,878
£479,677£447,119£102,788£102,7881 / 0
2024
£184,636
£566,5400 / 0
2023
£535,476
£591,703£500,144£426,491£426,4911 / 1
2022
£693,891
£667,975£614,169£482,718£482,7181 / 0
2021
£422,788
£233,2060 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sahara For Life Trust

What does Sahara For Life Trust do?

The Charity's objective and principal activity is the provision of relief to the sick and those in needof health care in Pakistan and in particular the provision of medical services and facilities to relievesickness in the underdeveloped areas of Pakistan.

How much income did Sahara For Life Trust report in 2025?

Sahara For Life Trust reported total income of £538k and reported expenditure of £480k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sahara For Life Trust registered as a charity?

Sahara For Life Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2001 as charity number 1088219. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Sahara For Life Trust?

Sahara For Life Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ABRAR - UL HAQ. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sahara For Life Trust operate?

Sahara For Life Trust operates in Pakistan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sahara For Life Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sahara For Life Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088219.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
24 August 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3980654
Charity Number
1088219

Trustees

ABRAR - UL HAQ Chair
MR ISRAR CHOUDHARY
NAEEM JAVED
Sara Mumtaz

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
Report a data issue