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The Giving Hand Foundation

Also known as: Giving Hand Foundation

The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of grants to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty for goods and services, including for the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

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Activities & Mission

The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of grants to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty for goods and services, including for the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

Grants

The Giving Hand Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£618,913
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, disability 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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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
£697,272
Latest Expenditure
£618,913

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £697,272
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £618,913
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£697,272
£618,913£618,913£168,374£168,3740 / 5
2024
£396,772
£306,7570 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Giving Hand Foundation

What does The Giving Hand Foundation do?

The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of grants to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty for goods and services, including for the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

How much income did The Giving Hand Foundation report in 2025?

The Giving Hand Foundation reported total income of £697k and reported expenditure of £619k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Giving Hand Foundation registered as a charity?

The Giving Hand Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2024 as charity number 1207035. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs The Giving Hand Foundation?

The Giving Hand Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Zaakir Badat. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Giving Hand Foundation operate?

The Giving Hand Foundation operates across 8 areas, including Bangladesh, India, Morocco and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Giving Hand Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Giving Hand Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207035.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 February 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5230284
Charity Number
1207035

Trustees

Zaakir Badat Chair
Aadil Ghani
Yahya Tadwala

Also Known As

  • Giving Hand Foundation

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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