the hands up foundation
Activities & Mission
The principal activities of Action Syria, the operating name of the charity, are to make sure Syrian communities have the medical care and education they need, every day and when emergencies strike. The charity focuses on the relief and assistance of victims of war, conflict or natural disaster, through humanitarian assistance, particularly for people in Syria and surrounding countries.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Latest Income
£504,109
Latest Expenditure
£659,041
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 115.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £417,441
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £86,024
Investments £644
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £579,552
Raising Funds £79,489
Governance £4,373
Grants to Institutions £431,928
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £504,109 | £659,041 | £579,552 | £226,406 | £226,406 | 6 / 7 |
| 2023 | £721,571 | £740,889 | £616,880 | £381,338 | £194,607 | 5 / 12 |
| 2022 | £584,041 | £515,449 | £369,806 | £400,656 | £270,963 | 3 / 4 |
| 2021 | £682,180 | £625,881 | £522,654 | £332,064 | £272,017 | 2 / 4 |
| 2020 | £526,295 | £539,604 | £386,690 | £275,765 | £200,624 | 3 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Action Syria
Rich Mix Cultural Centre
35-47 Bethnal Green Road
London
E1 6LA
Rich Mix Cultural Centre
35-47 Bethnal Green Road
London
E1 6LA
Website
www.actionsyria.org.ukRegistration Date
1 April 2014
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
5044806
Charity Number
1156491
Trustees
LOUISA Katherine Delia Leeper
GEORGE BUTLER
Joseph Roberts
Nicholas Haslam
MAZEN GHARIBAH
Francis James Edward Lyon
Alexandra Lopoukhine
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- ACTION SYRIA