Sahara UK

Make grants to individual for the prevention or relief of poverty

Activities & Mission

Make grants to individual for the prevention or relief of poverty

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

India Nepal Sri Lanka

Financial Information

Latest Income

£16,762

Latest Expenditure

£23,938

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 142.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 142.8%

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 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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£16,762	£23,938	0 / 22
2024	£27,147	£27,598	0 / 15
2023	£55,950	£62,704	0 / 10
2022	£12,327	£18,821	0 / 10
2021	£15,469	£9,336	0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sahara UK

What does Sahara UK do?

Make grants to individual for the prevention or relief of poverty

How much income did Sahara UK report in 2025?

Sahara UK reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sahara UK registered as a charity?

Sahara UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2016 as charity number 1166494. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Sahara UK?

Sahara UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dilip Kumar Gurung MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sahara UK operate?

Sahara UK operates across 3 areas: India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Is Sahara UK a registered charity?

Yes — Sahara UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166494.