"IF..."
Since 2002, iF Charity has been working with its partners to support Palestinians through a variety of relief and development programmes. The charity aims to further empower the people of Gaza in their efforts to build strong and resilient communities through poverty relief, education, community development and medical aid.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £838,429 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £1,822,348. The trustees confirm that these reserves are sufficient to cover operational costs and planned charitable expenditure for at least one year. The financial position is described as sound with appropriate safeguards in place.
What the accounts disclose
“The cost of raising funds amounted to £294,259 (2023: £216,103), which is 10% of the total Income.” — page 8
“The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested are maintained at a level that allows the charity to operate as a going concern for at least one year.” — page 8
“During the year £1,338 (2023 - nil) was incurred for trustees’ travel costs. There were no other related party transactions.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Abdessamed El Haouarichair
- Omar Kachouh Male
- Sohidul Choudhury
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.0m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.6m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.1m | £4.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.1m | £3.4m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.2m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is "IF..." financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £838,429 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £1,822,348. The trustees confirm that these reserves are sufficient to cover operational costs and planned charitable expenditure for at least one year. The financial position is described as sound with appropriate safeguards in place. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by M Akram & Co..
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHOOSE LOVE | 2 | £229k |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £708k |
| THE JUSACA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £431k |
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £211k |
| HUMAN APPEAL | 1 | £168k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £114k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £104k |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £87k |
Charities like this
- THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE
- IHSAN FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION
- ISRAELI CHARITY FOUNDATION
- IFS FOUNDATION
- MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINIANS
- NEW ISRAEL FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "IF..." | £3.0m | — | 0 | above | 10.0% | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IHSAN FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION | £641k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISRAELI CHARITY FOUNDATION | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IFS FOUNDATION | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINIANS | £56.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |