The Citizens Foundation (uk)
Also known as: Friends of the Citizens Foundation
The Citizens Foundation (UK)'s principal objective is to raise awareness of and funds for The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Pakistan's leading education charity.TCF builds and operates modern, purpose-built schools in Pakistan that provide a relevant, secular, holistic and exemplary education at an extremely economic cost for underpriviliged children from the very poorest communities.
Activities & Mission
The Citizens Foundation (UK)'s principal objective is to raise awareness of and funds for The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Pakistan's leading education charity.TCF builds and operates modern, purpose-built schools in Pakistan that provide a relevant, secular, holistic and exemplary education at an extremely economic cost for underpriviliged children from the very poorest communities.
Grants
The Citizens Foundation (uk) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £3,195,906
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, 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.
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Overseas Pakistanis Education Foundation (organisation 1042687)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,939,653 | £4,041,455 | £3,204,756 | £3,822,964 | £547,054 | 9 / 51 |
| 2024 | £4,260,128 | £7,210,710 | £6,434,573 | £1,234,544 | £312,224 | 8 / 16 |
| 2023 | £9,820,554 | £6,529,446 | £5,971,840 | £4,185,126 | £243,871 | 6 / 50 |
| 2022 | £4,016,079 | £3,767,882 | £3,481,795 | £894,018 | £312,649 | 5 / 31 |
| 2021 | £2,255,262 | £2,181,144 | £1,939,365 | £645,821 | £265,300 | 5 / 28 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Citizens Foundation (uk)
What does The Citizens Foundation (uk) do?
The Citizens Foundation (UK)'s principal objective is to raise awareness of and funds for The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Pakistan's leading education charity.TCF builds and operates modern, purpose-built schools in Pakistan that provide a relevant, secular, holistic and exemplary education at an extremely economic cost for underpriviliged children from the very poorest communities.
How much income did The Citizens Foundation (uk) report in 2025?
The Citizens Foundation (uk) reported total income of £3.94m and reported expenditure of £4.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Citizens Foundation (uk) registered as a charity?
The Citizens Foundation (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2001 as charity number 1087864. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Citizens Foundation (uk)?
The Citizens Foundation (uk) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is TARIQ HUSSAIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Citizens Foundation (uk) operate?
The Citizens Foundation (uk) operates in Pakistan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Citizens Foundation (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — The Citizens Foundation (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087864.
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Also Known As
- Friends of the Citizens Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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