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.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £2,352,803 | £2,346,847 | £2,127,440 | £583,703 | £191,182 | 5 / 25 |
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 2024?
The Citizens Foundation (uk) reported total income of £4.26m and reported expenditure of £7.21m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Citizens Foundation (uk)?
The Citizens Foundation (uk) has a program ratio of 151.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
85 Tottenham Court Road
LONDON
W1T 4TQ
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- Friends of the Citizens Foundation
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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