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The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom

Also known as: Tibet Relief Fund

Founded in 1959, within weeks of the Dalai Lama reaching India, Tibet Relief Fund is the oldest UK based charity working with Tibetans. We support practical grassroots initiatives in education, health, skills training, sustainable livelihoods, rights, culture. Tibetans inform our work, we respond to the needs of Tibetan communities. Our size and structure means we can act quickly and with agility.

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Activities & Mission

Founded in 1959, within weeks of the Dalai Lama reaching India, Tibet Relief Fund is the oldest UK based charity working with Tibetans. We support practical grassroots initiatives in education, health, skills training, sustainable livelihoods, rights, culture. Tibetans inform our work, we respond to the needs of Tibetan communities. Our size and structure means we can act quickly and with agility.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£501,884
Latest Expenditure
£702,157

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £454,845
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £30,898
Investments £16,141
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £573,998
Raising Funds £73,445
Governance £20,956
Grants to Institutions £308,368
Other Expenditure £54,714

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
£501,884
£702,157£573,998£640,898£112,5736 / 0
2024
£997,320
£839,527£717,686£837,028£294,6707 / 0
2023
£563,592
£933,095£794,434£633,948£103,7479 / 0
2022
£593,927
£891,982£747,357£1,036,948£90,0009 / 0
2021
£544,322
£902,494£606,553£1,318,780£35,6219 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom

What does The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom do?

Founded in 1959, within weeks of the Dalai Lama reaching India, Tibet Relief Fund is the oldest UK based charity working with Tibetans. We support practical grassroots initiatives in education, health, skills training, sustainable livelihoods, rights, culture. Tibetans inform our work, we respond to the needs of Tibetan communities. Our size and structure means we can act quickly and with agility.

How much income did The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom report in 2025?

The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom reported total income of £502k and reported expenditure of £702k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom registered as a charity?

The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 1997 as charity number 1061834. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom?

The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom operate?

The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom operates across 3 areas: China, India and Nepal.

Is The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom a registered charity?

Yes — The Tibet Relief Fund Of The United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061834.

Details

Address
68a Rochester Place
LONDON
NW1 9JX
Registration Date
14 April 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3078903
Charity Number
1061834

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Trustees

Greg Christopher Bruno
Hannah Sanders
Jigme Sither
Jonathon Moult
Namgyal Samuels
Nicholas Bulloch
Rowena Lovett

Also Known As

  • Tibet Relief Fund

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14 May 2026
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