The Asfari Foundation
The Asfari Foundation's mission is to help young people make a valuable contribution to society by empowering them through education, research, the power of free thinking and by encouraging the development of civil society. The Foundation does all its work through partnerships with other organisations.
Activities & Mission
The Asfari Foundation's mission is to help young people make a valuable contribution to society by empowering them through education, research, the power of free thinking and by encouraging the development of civil society. The Foundation does all its work through partnerships with other organisations.
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 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £351,801 | £2,687,134 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £4,342,701 | £4,069,797 | £4,028,706 | £16,534,403 | £640,000 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £8,104,717 | £3,105,219 | £3,070,070 | £18,218,120 | £18,218,120 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,029,362 | £3,098,384 | £3,051,595 | £16,288,484 | £60,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,340,917 | £3,418,482 | £3,418,482 | £15,243,988 | £15,243,988 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Asfari Foundation
What does The Asfari Foundation do?
The Asfari Foundation's mission is to help young people make a valuable contribution to society by empowering them through education, research, the power of free thinking and by encouraging the development of civil society. The Foundation does all its work through partnerships with other organisations.
How much income did The Asfari Foundation report in 2024?
The Asfari Foundation reported total income of £352k and reported expenditure of £2.69m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Asfari Foundation?
The Asfari Foundation has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Asfari Foundation registered as a charity?
The Asfari Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2006 as charity number 1116751. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs The Asfari Foundation?
The Asfari Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is AYMAN ASFARI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Asfari Foundation operate?
The Asfari Foundation operates across 4 areas: Jordan, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories and England And Wales.
Is The Asfari Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Asfari Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116751.
Details
1 GOUGH SQUARE
LONDON
EC4A 3DE
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