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Save An Orphan (international)

Here at Save An Orphan, we are committed to transforming the lives of orphaned children. We are leading the way in providing specialist and complete orphan care and recognise our responsibility towards vulnerable children, widows, and their communities. We are constantly working on helping to alleviate poverty and build brighter futures.

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Activities & Mission

Here at Save An Orphan, we are committed to transforming the lives of orphaned children. We are leading the way in providing specialist and complete orphan care and recognise our responsibility towards vulnerable children, widows, and their communities. We are constantly working on helping to alleviate poverty and build brighter futures.

Grants

Save An Orphan (international) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£813,324
Who it helps
children and young people and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities

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

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,268,614
Latest Expenditure
£2,998,993

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 34.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 66.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,722,543
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £546,071

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,036,837
Raising Funds £1,962,156
Governance £23,369
Grants to Institutions £813,324
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
£3,268,614
£2,998,993£1,036,837£367,906£150,0007 / 5
2024
£2,152,697
£2,278,443£1,035,285£98,285£98,2857 / 5
2023
£1,601,426
£1,348,028£556,377£224,031£00 / 3
2022
£753,130
£854,504£370,558-£29,367£00 / 3
2021
£465,831
£474,5650 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Save An Orphan (international)

What does Save An Orphan (international) do?

Here at Save An Orphan, we are committed to transforming the lives of orphaned children. We are leading the way in providing specialist and complete orphan care and recognise our responsibility towards vulnerable children, widows, and their communities. We are constantly working on helping to alleviate poverty and build brighter futures.

How much income did Save An Orphan (international) report in 2025?

Save An Orphan (international) reported total income of £3.27m and reported expenditure of £3.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Save An Orphan (international) registered as a charity?

Save An Orphan (international) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2016 as charity number 1167943. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Save An Orphan (international)?

Save An Orphan (international) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Wasiq Aftab Chaudhry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Save An Orphan (international) operate?

Save An Orphan (international) operates across 8 areas, including Albania, Bangladesh, India and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Save An Orphan (international) a registered charity?

Yes — Save An Orphan (international) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167943.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 June 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5073708
Charity Number
1167943

Trustees

Wasiq Aftab Chaudhry Chair
Halima Akhtar
Liliana Sinescu
Madiyah Ramzan
Mohammed Mahmood

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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