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.
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.
Grants
World Humanitarian Action Forum makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £138,637
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and education and training
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £145,962 | £138,637 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £180,404 | £186,646 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £180,193 | £191,424 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £110,365 | £131,689 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £81,272 | £132,229 | 0 / 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 2026?
World Humanitarian Action Forum reported total income of £146k and reported expenditure of £139k for the financial year ending 2026, 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.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- World Humanitarian Action Forum (WHAF)
- Zakat House
- Zakat House
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated