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World Humanitarian Action Forum

Also known as: World Humanitarian Action Forum (WHAF), Zakat House

The charity privided accommodation conference and support services to charities. The Charity also continued its work to campaign to create greater awareness to identify the needs of the smaller charity sector, attended a variety of workshops, met and networked with different charities.

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Activities & Mission

The charity privided accommodation conference and support services to charities. The Charity also continued its work to campaign to create greater awareness to identify the needs of the smaller charity sector, attended a variety of workshops, met and networked with different charities.

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
£180,404
Latest Expenditure
£186,646

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£180,404
£186,6460 / 0
2024
£180,193
£191,4240 / 0
2023
£110,365
£131,6890 / 0
2022
£81,272
£132,2290 / 0
2021
£83,001
£129,1210 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Humanitarian Action Forum

What does World Humanitarian Action Forum do?

The charity privided accommodation conference and support services to charities. The Charity also continued its work to campaign to create greater awareness to identify the needs of the smaller charity sector, attended a variety of workshops, met and networked with different charities.

How much income did World Humanitarian Action Forum report in 2025?

World Humanitarian Action Forum reported total income of £180k and reported expenditure of £187k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was World Humanitarian Action Forum registered as a charity?

World Humanitarian Action Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2009 as charity number 1130399. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs World Humanitarian Action Forum?

World Humanitarian Action Forum is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr HANY Abdel Gawad EL-BANNA OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does World Humanitarian Action Forum operate?

World Humanitarian Action Forum operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is World Humanitarian Action Forum a registered charity?

Yes — World Humanitarian Action Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130399.

Details

Address
Zakat House
6 Whitehorse Mews
37 Westminster Bridge Road
LONDON
SE1 7QD
Website
whaf.org.uk
Registration Date
29 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045836
Charity Number
1130399

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Trustees

Dr HANY Abdel Gawad EL-BANNA OBE Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Habibunnisha Patel
SALEH SAEED
Shahin Ashraf

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • World Humanitarian Action Forum (WHAF)
  • Zakat House
  • Zakat House

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