RELIEF INTERNATIONAL UK
Relief International-UK (RI-UK) is a non-profit making, non-religious emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development organisation that provides timely and efficient services and material resources to assist victims of natural and man-made disasters worldwide.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to $1,268,300, with unrestricted funds at $599,167, representing 3.6 months of future non-project central expenditure. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, supported by scenario planning and cost reductions. However, the document notes that income flows from donors remain a fundamental uncertainty, particularly following reductions in US aid.
What the accounts disclose
“There were 7 employees based in the UK whose annual emoluments were £60,000 ($75,306) or more in 2024 (2023: 10).” — page 34
“Total income for the year ending December 31, 2024, decreased by 25% to $51.2 million. Gifts in kind (GIK) income fell by 53% to $8.5 million, while income from charitable activities dropped by 15% to $42.7 million.” — page 9
“The trustees have agreed that free reserves should normally be within a range of 3-6 months of non-project operational expenditure.” — page 9
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 10 (FY2023) → 7 (FY2024).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04476247
Company officers (Companies House)
- DAVIS, Debra Marie on trustee list
- GUTH, Julia on trustee list
- HANSCH, Steve not on trustee list
- EMAMI, Azita
- GRUT, Chantal
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Debra Davischair
- Julia Guth
- STEVEN HANSCH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £40.8m | £40.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £53.7m | £55.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £58.6m | £58.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £67.7m | £65.6m |
| 31/12/2020 | £82.3m | £84.1m |
Common questions
Is RELIEF INTERNATIONAL UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves increased to $1,268,300, with unrestricted funds at $599,167, representing 3.6 months of future non-project central expenditure. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, supported by scenario planning and cost reductions. However, the document notes that income flows from donors remain a fundamental uncertainty, particularly following reductions in US aid. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds RELIEF INTERNATIONAL UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RELIEF INTERNATIONAL UK as a grant recipient include PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK, OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | FY2025 | £165k | Ethiopia |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | FY2023 | £86k | Programme delivery in Ethiopia |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION | 1 | — |
| STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE SAID FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE AMPNEY BROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £579k |
| ELRHA | 1 | £432k |
| RELEASE ERITREA | 1 | £379k |
| EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £291k |
| HUMANITY FIRST UK | 1 | £250k |
Charities like this
- INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K
- RELIEFUK LTD
- EDHI INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION UK
- AID INTERNATIONAL UK
- RELEASE INTERNATIONAL
- Humanity First International
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIEF INTERNATIONAL UK | £40.8m | — | 7 | within | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K | £104.1m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| RELIEFUK LTD | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDHI INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION UK | £6.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AID INTERNATIONAL UK | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RELEASE INTERNATIONAL | £3.7m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |