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The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta

The Fund makes grants to projects which reach out directly to people who would otherwise be forgotten, and raises awareness of and support for issues that have fallen under the radar of public concern. In addition the Fund delivers non-financial, capacity-building support to its partner charities and grantees.

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Activities & Mission

The Fund makes grants to projects which reach out directly to people who would otherwise be forgotten, and raises awareness of and support for issues that have fallen under the radar of public concern. In addition the Fund delivers non-financial, capacity-building support to its partner charities and grantees.

Grants

The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2022)
£2,587,366
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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 15 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,434
Latest Expenditure
£1,116,137

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,717,991
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £26,589
Other Income £60,762

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,951,518
Raising Funds £117,108
Governance £121,983
Grants to Institutions £2,587,366
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
£15,434
£1,116,1370 / 0
2024
£40,155
£105,8190 / 1
2023
£211,489
£1,175,8780 / 1
2022
£2,805,341
£3,068,626£2,951,518£2,273,521£779,7647 / 3
2021
£2,340,848
£2,455,402£2,370,784£2,604,283£1,249,9736 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta

What does The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta do?

The Fund makes grants to projects which reach out directly to people who would otherwise be forgotten, and raises awareness of and support for issues that have fallen under the radar of public concern. In addition the Fund delivers non-financial, capacity-building support to its partner charities and grantees.

How much income did The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta report in 2025?

The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta registered as a charity?

The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2012 as charity number 1148427. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta?

The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD ANDREW FITZALAN HOWARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta operate?

The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta operates across 15 areas, including Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta a registered charity?

Yes — The Global Fund For Forgotten People, Order Of Malta is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148427.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029586
Charity Number
1148427

Trustees

RICHARD ANDREW FITZALAN HOWARD Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Peter Lammer
LISA SIMPSON

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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